Accelerator Architect

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.

As an Accelerator Architect, you will be responsible for driving the success of our Machine Identity Security solutions. In this critical role, you will deploy our comprehensive software platform and professional services to global enterprise customers, simplifying governance and reducing risk exposure. You will establish highly collaborative relationships with account teams, acting as both a customer advocate and subject matter expert. Join us to guide organizations through automated processes, cloud technologies, and DevOps methodologies while enhancing their overall security posture.

Operate within a focused team to protect the world's largest organizations using Machine Identity Security solutions. Translate and deliver customers' business and technical MIM needs effectively. Prepare and deliver specialized solution workshops demonstrating expertise in the Machine Identity Security Platform. Evaluate existing business processes, propose process improvements, and track the success of customers' MIM programs. Ensure the success of multiple customer accounts by serving as a dedicated advocate and subject matter expert. Document patterns and blueprints to provide compelling solutions for developers and cloud teams. Maintain close, collaborative working relationships with PANW teams, partner organizations, and customer organizations.

Required Qualifications Minimum of 7 years of consulting experience working within large-scale enterprise IT environments. Proven business acumen to identify critical business problems and articulate effective solutions to customers. Extensive experience automating Machine Identity Management using the MIM platforms, API’s, Adaptable framework and connectors. Strong expertise with scripting and APIs for automation utilizing PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages. Direct working experience with modern containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Hands-on experience working with major cloud platforms and technologies including AWS, Azure, and GCP. Proficiency with orchestration and CI/CD technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Jenkins. Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills for engaging with diverse technical and business stakeholders. Deep understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) including technology, standards, and enterprise implementations.

AWS or Azure Architect Certification is highly preferred. Deep understanding of various Cloud models, Cloud providers, multi-cloud environments, and hybrid environments. Prior experience in a consultative, sales engineer, or enterprise architect role. Formal software development