GSI Architect – Accenture

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

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.

Job Description

Your Career

In this role, you will lead the development and positioning of joint security solutions with Accenture. As an experienced Solution Architect, you will be responsible for working directly with the Managing Director at Palo Alto Networks for the Accenture partnership, to define, build, and deliver creative technical enablement plans while driving technical go-to-market (GTM) strategies with Accenture. This role requires in-depth technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively globally across internal teams, partners, and customers. Your work will directly contribute to expanding our security solutions and enhancing customer adoption of Palo Alto Networks’ technology, with a focus on Next Generation Security. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive strategic security solutions in collaboration with Accenture, helping organizations enhance their security posture with cutting-edge technology.

Your Impact

• Lead the technical solution-building process, from initial strategy discussions to creating service playbooks and technical guides.

• Act as the technical team representing Accenture Technical resources globally.

• Develop and position unique solution offerings in collaboration with Accenture and Palo Alto Networks teams.

• Drive the technical GTM strategy for joint solutions with Accenture, working closely with business development, sales, offer creation, and engineering teams.

• Provide deep technical leadership in designing and implementing security architectures, primarily on Network Security (SASE, NGFW, Zero Trust) with a medium to deep depth of knowledge of Security Operations (SOC, SIEM, Cloud) and or AI Security.

• Support hands-on technical configuration, prototyping, and lab development as needed.

• Manage enablement activities for Accenture, ensuring their teams are well-versed in Palo Alto Networks’ security offerings.

• Evangelize Palo Alto Networks’ enterprise security platform, articulating its business value to Accenture and customers.

• Collaborate with sales engineers, channel managers, and account teams to drive revenue growth through solution adoption.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Accenture stakeholders, leading “partner peering” sessions to deepen engagement.

• Identify emerging security challenges and contribute to future solution strategies.

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent in a relevant field.

• 10+ years of experience working with systems integrators and enterprise customers in a technical capacity.

• Expertise in Network Security, NGFW, SASE, and Zero Trust with hands-on experience in architecture, design, and implementation.

• Strong foundational knowledge in SOC, SIEM, EDR, and cloud security solutions, with some hands-on experience in architecture, design, and implementation.

• Proven track record in selling, demonstrating, and/or deploying enterprise security solutions that may include log management and SIEM. Strong network security experience is essential.

• Strong experience in solution creation, working with product teams and partners to develop joint offerings.

• Deep understanding of enterprise security trends, competitive solutions, and business drivers.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and marketing.

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to present complex security solutions to both technical and executive audiences.

• Strong understanding of technical partnerships and GTM strategies, particularly in working with Global System Integrators (GSIs).

• Prior experience with Accenture and Palo Alto Networks is a plus.

Additional Information

The Team

As part of our Global Ecosystems Solutions Management team, you’ll support the partner and sales team with technical expertise and guidance when establishing trust with key partners. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks who isn’t committed to your success – with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. As a member of our Services-Led team, you are driven by a partner services sales environment and find fulfillment in working with partners to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $186000/YR – $255000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment
We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.