Senior Solutions Engineer Identity - East

June 4, 2026

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Our MissionAt 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 AreIn 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 SummaryCyberArk is looking for a customer-obsessed, technically curious Solutions Engineer (SE) who will act as a Subject Matter Export (SME) to support both our Workforce IAM and IGA initiatives across the Central US region. You should love solving complex problems, thrive in dynamic customer environments, and believe that sharing what you know makes the whole team stronger. As a critical technical voice in the field, you'll work directly with customers and prospects to understand their business goals and design secure, scalable identity solutions that meet them. You’ll lead engaging product demonstrations, run workshops, guide evaluations, and partner with Sales Specialists to drive opportunities from discovery through technical close. You’ll also play a proactive role in the field beyond deal cycles—supporting marketing efforts that generate new pipeline, contributing to technical content like demos and videos, and offering real-world feedback to Product teams to make our solutions better. Your ability to clearly explain technical capabilities, identify integration paths, and troubleshoot challenges will directly impact customer success. Qualifications: A passion for working with customers and a deep belief in problem solving as a team sport Advanced knowledge (3-5 years) of Identity & Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration and/or Endpoint Security related technology – i.e., MFA/SSO, IDP/Directory Services/Federation, OAuth, OIDC, Identity lifecycle management, No-Code/Low-Code automation, Least Privilege principles, and other related topics. Knowledge of Identity & Access Management vendors and products; ability to compare with CyberArk products. An emphasis on (IAM/IGA) vendors and technologies in use across large enterprises for both on-premises and cloud is preferred. Exposure to and or administering identity platforms/directories like CyberArk, Active Directory, LDAP, SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, or Microsoft Entra ID An understanding of security concepts and the development of security roles within organizations that meet functional, technical, and regulatory requirements. Proficiency with REST APIs and use of API testing tools like Postman or Bruno Deep understanding of IAM Compliance, Governance, Lifecycle and Workflows best practices Excellent communication skills, with a strong drive to teach, document, and enable others Scripting knowledge is preferred.Qualifications Compensation DisclosureThe 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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found <a href="https://benefits.paloaltonetworks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.$198,000.00 - $273,000.00/yrOur Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 <a href="mailto:accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com?subject=Accommodation%20Assistance" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com</a>.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.Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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