Domain Consultant (Presales) - NGFW

Paloaltonetworks Open · verified Sep 29, 2026

Pretoria Full-time Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Paloaltonetworks. Pretoria · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSolutions & Sales Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationPretoria

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 17, 2026 · 12d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Shape network security solutions with sales teams around each customer’s assigned requirements
Present technical recommendations to everyone from hands-on practitioners through senior customer leaders
Run demonstrations and technical validation work that support wins in prospective accounts and partners
Design security architectures, then document high-level plans and use cases for implementation
Handle network security input for RFIs and RFPs while positioning services and competitive alternatives

What you bring

You have presales or sales engineering experience in zero trust, networking, network security, SaaS security, or SSE/SASE
You understand NGFW, network security, SASE, SD-WAN, CASB, proxy, DLP, and BYOD solutions
You bring advanced knowledge of network security technologies delivered both on premises and through the cloud
You communicate clearly with customers and use strong problem-solving skills in customer-facing situations

Who this fits

This role suits a mid-level presales specialist who can guide network security and zero trust discussions with both technical and senior audiences. It is remote and based in Pretoria, South Africa. The position does not include immigration sponsorship, so applicants will need another route to work authorization.

From the employer

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

As a domain consultant for network security transformation, you provide technical expertise and guidance in customers' network security and zero trust journey. You will be key in defining technical solutions that secure a customer's key business imperatives. You evangelize our industry leadership in on-prem, cloud, and security services that establish Palo Alto Networks as a customer's cybersecurity partner.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with sales teams to recommend and develop customer solutions within your assigned specialization
Present to customers as our expert at all levels in the customer hierarchy, from practitioner to senior leadership.
Lead and support customer demonstrations that showcase our unique value proposition
Responsible for prospective customers and partners' Technical Validation projects based on best practices to ensure technical win in assigned opportunities
Architect solutions that will help our customers strengthen and simplify their security posture
Document high-level design and key use cases to ensure proper implementation and value realization of Palo Alto Networks solutions
Lead conversations about industry trends and emerging changes to the security landscape
Responsible for discussing and highlighting product alignment with customer requirements and differentiation
As the main technical point of contact for Network Security, you will assist and collaborate to respond effectively to RFIs/ RFPs Position Palo Alto Networks or Partner delivered services as appropriate to ensure proper implementation and value realization of Palo Alto Networks solutions
Discuss, with credibility, competitive offers in the marketplace and position ours as the best alternative

Your Experience

Experience in pre-sales/ sales engineering within Zero Trust, Networking, Network Security, SaaS Security, or SSE/SASE
Outstanding customer communication and problem-solving skills
Experience in working with customers, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude
Solid understanding of NGFW, Network Security, SASE, SD-WAN, CASB, Proxy, DLP and BYOD Solutions
Advanced knowledge of On-Premise and Cloud-Delivered Network Security Technologies

Qualifications

Our 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 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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.