Senior Systems Engineer
On-site · Van Buren, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Senior Systems Engineer required to architect and propose validated solutions using the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform. Responsibilities include identifying and documenting problems, designing integrated security solutions, ensuring ongoing customer happiness and adoption, and acting as the customer advocate.Candidates should have 4+ years in a SE or systems integration role, a BS in Computer Science or equivalent, strong Palo Alto Networks knowledge, experience with routers/switches, UNIX/Linux, Windows, L2-L4 networks (OSPF, BGP), security appliances, and relevant certifications (SANS, CISSP, CCIE). The role involves traveling on-site as needed and delivering technical leadership in data center, SDN, cloud, and networking security contexts.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent or equivalent military experience required
- 4+ years of experience as a successful SE, systems integrator, or equivalent experience
- Well versed in Palo Alto Networks
- Experience with systems installation, configuration and administration of routers/switches, UNIX/Linux, and Windows-based systems
- Experience that emphasizes L2-L4 Networks (L2 switching architectures including Spanning Tree, IP routing that includes OSPF and BGP, and L4 Load balancing)
- Understand and effectively present our security platform to technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex multivariate problems and find a systematic approach to gain a quick resolution
- Mature and effective time-management skills
- Prior experience selling network infrastructure-based security appliances, including but not limited to - Firewalls, SSL/IPSec VPNs, Security Proxies and Caches
- Familiarity working with Channel partners and understanding of a channel-centric market approach
- Previous work in the enterprise networking security space
- Experience and knowledge of modern network threats and malware, network forensics, automation tools and technologies, and endpoint security technologies
- Significant industry certifications (SANS, CISSP, CCIE, etc)
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