Principal Architect

Palo Alto Networks

Principal Architect driving clients’ cybersecurity transformation strategies through consulting engagements. Leading cross-functional teams to deliver security outcomes with cutting-edge technology solutions.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $239,000 - $278,750 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted executive advisor responsible for influencing clients’ cybersecurity transformation strategies
Drive successful security outcomes through consulting engagements with strategic prospects and customers
Lead, direct, and advise cross-functional teams to orchestrate strategic client engagements
Deliver authoritative architectural roadmaps that address clients' business needs
Establish and maintain executive-level relationships in strategic accounts
Conduct high-impact consulting engagements, including architectural assessments and designs

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience as an end customer, a cybersecurity vendor or consultant
BSCS, equivalent degree or experience is required
Extensive knowledge of core security architectures, history, and trends spanning network, endpoint, and hybrid environments
Solid fundamental background in principles and practices of networking and/or cloud computing
Deep technical understanding and experience designing, implementing, and/or operating network security and/or SASE solutions
General knowledge of security areas such as security operations, SIEM, endpoint security, SASE/Zero Trust, cloud security, secure software development, identity management, and emerging topics related to cybersecurity and AI
Demonstrable experience in establishing credibility and strategic messaging with large enterprise executives (CISO and above)
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, both internally and externally
A "Whatever it takes" attitude and motivation to overcome obstacles necessary to achieve desired outcomes and close deals
Superb organizational skills are required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefits information available

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritynetwork securitySASE solutionscloud computingsecurity operationsSIEMendpoint securityZero Trustsecure software developmentidentity management

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsstrategic messagingexecutive relationship managementconsultinginfluencingleadershipproblem-solvingmotivation

Certifications

BSCSequivalent degree