[Remote] Global Solutions Architect, Automation
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting our digital way of life through innovation and collaboration. As a Global Solutions Architect in Automation, you will design and scale automation solutions, improve operational efficiency, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery processes.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and deploy automation solutions (Python, integrations, workflows) that improve time to deploy and reduce manual effort
- Develop reusable assets such as playbooks, workflows, and integration patterns that can be leveraged across teams
- Test and validate automation in real-world delivery scenarios before scaling
- Translate complex delivery processes into simplified, repeatable, platform-driven workflows
- Identify inefficiencies and implement automation-first solutions to improve speed and consistency
- Enable teams to adopt and operationalize standardized workflows
- Support the full delivery lifecycle from initial deployment through ongoing optimization
- Build solutions that not only work once, but scale across multiple customers and environments
- Define practical maturity improvements that move teams from manual to automated delivery
- Partner with Practice Architects, Product, Engineering, and Services teams to align automation with real delivery needs
- Build strong relationships with technical teams to understand challenges and drive adoption
- Provide feedback to influence platform capabilities and close gaps
Skills
- Strong hands-on experience building automation using Python (or similar scripting languages)
- Experience working with SIEM/SOAR platforms (Cortex preferred) or similar security automation environments
- Proven ability to build tools, workflows, or systems that improved operational efficiency or delivery outcomes
- Experience designing repeatable solutions that scale across teams or customers
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate ambiguity into structured, automated solutions
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security architectures
- Experience working with APIs, integrations, and system workflows
- Experience within Professional Services, Consulting, or customer delivery environments
- Familiarity with Cortex product suite (XSIAM, XSOAR)
- Experience influencing platform or product direction based on field needs
Benefits
- Restricted stock units
- A bonus
- Reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability
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