Solution Engineer, IAM, IGA, SME

Palo Alto Networks

Solutions Engineer at Palo Alto Networks focusing on IAM and IGA initiatives in the Central US region. Collaborate with customers to design secure identity solutions and lead product demonstrations.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $198,000 - $273,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in Identity & Access Management and related technologies, with a strong focus on customer engagement and problem-solving. Proficient in developing secure identity solutions and understanding compliance and governance best practices.

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Identity & Access ManagementMFA/SSOREST APIsActive DirectoryIAM Compliance

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Hard Skills

Identity GovernanceEndpoint SecurityOAuthOIDCIdentity Lifecycle ManagementNo-Code/Low-Code AutomationLeast Privilege PrinciplesAPI TestingTechnical DocumentationTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingTeachingCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

CyberArkSailPointSaviyntOktaMicrosoft Entra IDPostmanBruno

Industry Keywords

Integration PathsSecurity ConceptsGovernance Best PracticesWorkflowsRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with customers and prospects to understand their business goals and design secure, scalable identity solutions that meet them.
Lead engaging product demonstrations, run workshops, guide evaluations, and partner with Sales Specialists to drive opportunities from discovery through technical close.
Play a proactive role in the field beyond deal cycles—supporting marketing efforts that generate new pipeline, contributing to technical content like demos and videos, and offering real-world feedback to Product teams to make our solutions better.
Clearly explain technical capabilities, identify integration paths, and troubleshoot challenges to directly impact customer success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A passion for working with customers and a deep belief in problem solving as a team sport.
Advanced knowledge (3-5 years) of Identity & Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration and/or Endpoint Security related technology – i.e., MFA/SSO, IDP/Directory Services/Federation, OAuth, OIDC, Identity lifecycle management, No-Code/Low-Code automation, Least Privilege principles, and other related topics.
Exposure to and or administering identity platforms/directories like CyberArk, Active Directory, LDAP, SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, or Microsoft Entra ID.
An understanding of security concepts and the development of security roles within organizations that meet functional, technical, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with REST APIs and use of API testing tools like Postman or Bruno.
Deep understanding of IAM Compliance, Governance, Lifecycle and Workflows best practices.
Excellent communication skills, with a strong drive to teach, document, and enable others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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