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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Engineer IAM, Iga, SME, - Central - **Company:** Palo Alto Networks - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $198,000.0 - $273,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), OAuth, OpenID, Azure Active Directory, Scripting, Okta, Postman, Cyberark, Palo Alto Networks, Low-code, SailPoint, Restful APIs - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkngd6 ## About the Role + 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. Preferred Qualifications + Knowledge of Identity & Access Management vendors and products; ability to compare with CyberArk products. An emphasis on (IAM/IGA) vendors and technologies in use across large enterprises for both on-premises and cloud is preferred. + Scripting knowledge is preferred. ## Description Palo Alto Networks is looking for a customer-obsessed, technically curious Sr. Solutions Engineer (SE) who will act as a Subject Matter Export (SME) to support both our IDIRA Workforce IAM and IGA initiatives across the Central US region. You should love solving complex problems, thrive in dynamic customer environments, and believe that sharing what you know makes the whole team stronger. As a critical technical voice in the field, you'll work directly with customers and prospects to understand their business goals and design secure, scalable identity solutions that meet them. You'll lead engaging product demonstrations, run workshops, guide evaluations, and partner with Sales Specialists to drive opportunities from discovery through technical close. You'll also 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. Your ability to clearly explain technical capabilities, identify integration paths, and troubleshoot challenges will directly impact customer success. Key Responsibilities: + 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. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Delegating the chores of authenticating users to Keycloak](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1558-delegating-the-chores-of-authenticating-users-to-keycloak) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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