The company is seeking a Cortex Architect to manage and lead initiatives to deploy effective cloud security solutions, focusing on enabling hands-on learning and experience for their Solutions Consultants and Enablement team. The goal is to enhance the understanding of cloud security features and best practices within the organization.
Requirements
- Proficient Palo Alto Cortex Platform: XDR, XSIAM, XSOAR and Cloud
- Platform/Software Engineering: as a Platform/Software Engineer or DevOps Engineer (or similar role) with strong programming skills in Python, Go, or other relevant coding languages.
- Cloud Proficiency: Proficient in cloud computing concepts and administration, with a strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient with IaC tools including Terraform, Ansible, Packer, and Vault.
- CI/CD and Configuration Management: Proficient with CI/CD practices and Configuration Management, with a preference for GitLab.
- Proficient in SOC security best practices.
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles.
Responsibilities
- Spearhead the architectural design of sophisticated, multi-product lab environments that directly empower our global technical sellers to master the Cortex portfolio.
- Act as a key consultant to our Sales Engineering and Learning & Enablement organizations, translating their strategic requirements into detailed, end-to-end technical blueprints for lab solutions.
- Apply your deep, hands-on expertise to build the foundational, "golden-image" proof-of-concepts for new product integrations and complex security scenarios, setting the standard for how our technology is experienced.
- Define the modular "building block" solutions and integration patterns that allow lab users to experience the full power of our end-to-end Cortex platform.
- Collaborate closely with our lab engineers, providing the clear architectural vision they need to successfully scale your designs for use by hundreds of concurrent users, amplifying your impact across the organization.
Other
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.
- Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience working with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to grasp new technologies quickly and prioritize and multitask effectively.
