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# Solutions Manager

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Seattle, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $167,300.0 - $270,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ARM Architecture, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Zero Trust Network Access, SAP Sales and Distribution, Security Information and Event Management, Wide Area Networks, Palo Alto Networks, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Web Api
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/sr-business-development-consultant-paloaltonetworks-com-10581144

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience with Networks Security technologies such as SASE, SD-WAN, ZTNA, SOAR, SIEM, EDR solutions, Cloud Security, etc.
 * Ability to analyze complex multivariate problems and use a systematic approach to gain quick resolution
 * Experience selling, demonstrating, installing and troubleshooting network infrastructure security products
 * Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
 * Proven experience working with MSSP's with Service definition, Offer creation, Architecture build, and Service delivery
 * Experience & Understanding of Security & latest trends in security
 * Industry Certifications in Security space will be added advantage
 * Working knowledge of key security Netsec or Secops offerings and threat analytics will be beneficial
 * Experience & good understanding of API's, orchestration tools etc. will be added advantage
 * Travel of 25% within the designated region and subject to travel policy

## Description

The Cortex Solutions Manager is part of our global ecosystem team and plays a pivotal role in blending technical acumen, blueprint and architecture design capabilities, along with the ability to help our partners deliver on the art of service monetization. This role is focused on helping our partner ecosystem not only build internal and customer facing Cortex services led solutions , but also knowledge around partner management, with a focus on driving revenue generation within our partner ecosystem.

As an expert in security operations, or network security as a Managed service. You should be well-versed in critical areas such as Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Incident Response (IR), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), or SD-WAN. They will leverage their deep knowledge of Palo Alto Products to craft, construct, and execute successful partner services that fuel growth within our partner network. This includes spearheading the design of innovative partner services and refining solutions through project initiation.

This role demands strong leadership abilities as the Solutions Manager will need to unite the Palo Alto Networks organization behind common tools and strategies, creating scalable assets that benefit all stakeholders.

Effective communication is also a key aspect of this role. The Solutions Manager must articulate a compelling vision to partners, customers, consultants, and account managers, ensuring alignment and understanding across the board., * Develop innovative solution offerings in support of Services-Led GTM strategy for MSSP partners

 * Identify services and market opportunities where partner services can be used to optimize the deployment and operation of Palo Alto Networks products in on-premise, and public cloud models
 * Working with Palo Alto Networks Product and Strategy Leadership and Theater Ecosystems, develop partner service offerings with clear and documented value propositions. Effectively communicate our value propositions to Palo Alto Networks Global Ecosystems, Theater Ecosystems, and Theater Sales teams and Partner GTM teams.
 * Engage with Partners in the delivery of new services and strategic engagements with a focus on service validation and the development and capture of Intellectual Property
 * Refine our services for efficient consumption by partners. Ensure successful completion of projects and share lessons learned
 * Collaborate with Product Management, and Engineering teams on new products, releases, features, and roadmap to ensure Partner Readiness