Domain Consultant (Presales) - Strata (Network Security)

Domain Consultant (Presales) – Strata (Network Security) at Cortex by Palo Alto Networks, London, UK
In this pivotal role you act as the technical champion for our Strata portfolio, shaping how customers secure their cloud‑native, multi‑cloud environments. You partner with sales, product, and engineering to translate complex security challenges into compelling, solution‑driven narratives that accelerate deal velocity and protect enterprises worldwide. Your expertise drives adoption of next‑generation firewalls, zero‑trust architectures, and AI‑powered threat prevention, positioning Cortex as the industry standard. As a trusted advisor, you influence product roadmaps, contribute to thought leadership, and open pathways to senior leadership roles, offering a clear trajectory toward Principal Consultant or Security Solutions Architect within Palo Alto Networks’ global ecosystem.

- Design and deliver tailored, high‑impact presales demonstrations and proof‑of‑concepts for Strata solutions across cloud, data‑center, and edge environments.
- Conduct deep‑dive technical workshops, architecture reviews, and threat‑modeling sessions that align with customer risk profiles and compliance mandates.
- Translate business requirements into detailed solution designs, bill‑of‑materials, and ROI models that resonate with C‑level stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product management to feed market insights, feature requests, and competitive intelligence into the Strata roadmap.
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal knowledge bases, ensuring consistent best‑practice delivery across the UK team.
- Maintain certification currency (PCNSE, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security) and stay ahead of emerging attack vectors, zero‑trust trends, and AI‑driven analytics.
- Report progress, forecast pipeline impact, and provide strategic recommendations to the Regional Sales Director and Global Presales Leadership.

Joining Cortex by Palo Alto Networks means becoming part of a culture that celebrates curiosity, bold innovation, and relentless customer focus. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where continuous learning is funded through certifications, mentorship programs, and access to cutting‑edge labs. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures you can bring your authentic self to work while shaping the future of network security. As cyber threats evolve, the demand for Strata expertise skyrockets, positioning you at the forefront of industry transformation. Enjoy flexible hybrid work in London, UK, comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, and a clear path to senior technical leadership—making this not just a job, but a career catalyst in the world’s most trusted security company.