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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Named Accounts -Wisconsin - **Company:** Palo Alto Networks - **Location:** Madison, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocols, Unix, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IP Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Network Architecture, Network Forensics, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Workflow Management Systems, Network Routers, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, Caching, Malware, Firewalls (Computer Science), Palo Alto Networks - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-palo-alto-networks-788444548913824/ ## About the Role + Technical competence:Understands most Palo Alto Networks products, with a focus on NGFW and some competitive technologies; Continuous technical development. + Agenda setting: Effectively articulates the Palo Alto Networks value proposition and vision for network security; Effective in identifying problems in customer environments and positioning Palo Alto Networks solutions; Effectively engages customers at technical field and technical management levels. + Professional skills:Effective in customer facing engagement, and in writing, presentation, and creative problem solving skills; focused on continued development and experience. + Attitude:Takes responsibility for own actions; self-motivated; consistently exhibits a positive attitude and demonstrates a "whatever-it-takes" mentality to get things done. + Teamwork:Works productively with the immediate team and channel partners and can engage with the product, marketing, and other members of the extended team. REQUIREMENTS: + Extensive domestic travel within the territory is often required, and international travel may be required as necessary. + Ideal candidates will have prior experience selling network infrastructure based security appliances including, but not limited to: Firewalls, SSL/IPSec VPNs, Security Proxies and Caches. + Candidates should have practical experience working with routing and switching products that will be installed adjacent to the Palo Alto Networks appliances. + Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, both internally and externally. + Strong problem solving skills, ability to analyze complex multivariate problems and use a systematic approach to gain quick resolution, often under duress. + Mature and effective organizational and time-management skills. TECHNICAL PREREQUISITES: + BSCS or equivalent and 6+ years of experience as an SE or Systems Integrator. + Demonstrable experience with systems installation, configuration and administration of routers/switches, UNIX/Linux and Windows-based systems (prior Active Directory/LDAP experience desirable). + Experience that emphasizes L2-L4 Networking (L2 Switching architectures including Spanning Tree, IP routing including OSPF and BGP, L4 Load-balancing ). + Industry knowledge of security and network product and technology trends. + Knowledge of competitive solutions and selling strategies. + Experience selling, demonstrating, installing and/or troubleshooting network infrastructure security products. PREFERENCES: + Experience with, or knowledge of, modern datacenter and cloud infrastructure and technology. + Experience with, or knowledge of, modern network threats and malware. + Experience with, or knowledge of, network forensics and incident response. + Experience with, or knowledge of, automation and orchestration tools and technologies. + Relevant Palo Alto Networks certification - eg PCSNE, PSE, ACE, etc. + Relevant industry certifications - eg. 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