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District Systems Engineer
Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4562581
Job Title:
District Systems Engineer
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Job Location:
Portland
Date Posted:
09/03/2026
Hours Worked Per Week:
Not Provided
Shift:
Not Provided
Duration of Job:
Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! 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 Summary Your Impact Curiosity and problem-solving drive the District Systems Engineer role, and you thrive on helping customers secure their environments with innovative solutions.
You define your impact by:
Partnering with sales teams to meet and exceed sales quotas by building and implementing strategic technical account plans Positioning, demonstrating, and designing security architectures across the Palo Alto Networks portfolio based on customer business needs and architecting complex environments, including network security, security operations, and cloud security. Driving customer adoption of the Palo Alto Networks security platform by helping customers achieve enhanced security, operational efficiency, and business flexibility Conducting technical discovery to understand customer requirements and aligning solutions to their specific needs Leading proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements, technical workshops, and product demonstrations to showcase the capabilities of our security platform Collaborating with Professional Services, Customer Success, and Specialist teams to ensure seamless implementation and adoption of solutions Effectively communicating complex security concepts to a variety of stakeholders, from technical practitioners to executive leadership Orchestrating supporting resources (Specialists, Channel Partners, Customer Support) to drive a unified strategy for customer success Promoting end-to-end security solutions, including Palo Alto Networks and partner professional services, to maximize customer security posture and business value Staying ahead of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging security threats to position Palo Alto Networks as the cybersecurity leader Continuously investing in personal development to enhance technical expertise and professional skills while actively contributing to the District Systems Engineer community and industry events Demonstrating diversity in technical knowledge across SOC, Cloud, Networking, and NetSec, with an emphasis on SOC and Cloud, to drive cross-training and develop platform expertise across the team Becoming a technical leader with the desire to grow into a Palo Alto Networks portfolio architect, gaining expertise from NGFW to SASE, SOC, Cloud, and Unit 42 consulting services Balancing technical acumen with strategic thinking-acting as one part technical architect and one part CTO Building and maintai... Computer Occupations, All Other
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Compensation
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Job Requirements
Experience Required:
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Education Required:
None
Minimum Age:
N/A
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A Systems Engineer creates computer and data communication networks for companies and organizations. Plans and designs layout for a network, determines the hardware needed and placement of computers, servers, cables and routers; determines data storage, system capacity, and speed.
$134,716 / year median in the U.S.
-14% projected decline