Partner Architect, Palo Alto Networks-Strata and SASE | Remote, USA

Optiv
Phoenix, AZ
**_This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S._** The Partner Architect - Palo Alto Networks (PAN) serves as a strategic technical advisor and enablement leader, bridging Optiv's sales, services, and partner ecosystems. This role drives pre-sales excellence through deep technical expertise, hands-on solution demonstrations, and enablement programs that enhance both internal teams and client outcomes. The Partner Architect - PAN will champion assigned partner technologies-showcasing use cases, aligning solutions with client goals, and ensuring seamless integration across Optiv's portfolio. **How you'll make an impact** **_Technical Enablement & Sales Support_** + Deliver detailed presentations and demonstrations of partner technologies to internal teams and clients. + Develop and maintain technical sales tools and documentation, including: + Sizing guidelines + Best practice and integration guides + Solution design and implementation documentation + Lead use case development and create reusable demonstration assets. + Build and execute enablement sessions and workshops for sales and technical teams. **_Solution Strategy & Architecture_** + Define and document solution architectures, product matrices, and roadmap alignment for partner technologies. + Provide SKU guidance, bundling strategies, and partner service mapping to drive consistent solution delivery. + Collaborate with client advisory and delivery teams to ensure alignment with best practices and deployment standards. + Validate service offerings and scoping for technical accuracy and consistency. **_Client Engagement & Value Realization_** + Support client retention and technology optimization through advisory and best-practice assessments. + Conduct client workshops to maximize solution adoption and identify upsell opportunities. + Partner with Client Solution Architects to ensure clients realize full value from their technology investments. + Serve as an escalation point for complex partner-related services and solution challenges. **_Collaboration & Continuous Learning_** + Shadow partner engineering and internal consulting teams periodically to stay aligned on evolving capabilities. + Contribute to internal communities of practice and knowledge-sharing initiatives. + Maintain expert-level technical certifications in assigned partner technologies. **What we're looking for** + 5+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks Strata, SASE, and Prisma Browser. + Expert-level certification(s) in at least one assigned partner technology. + Proven track record in both pre-sales and post-sales technical roles. + Exceptional communication, presentation, and writing skills, including experience with large-audience engagements. + Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value. + Ability to travel up to 40% for client meetings, partner events, and enablement sessions. \#LI-SM1 \#LI-Remote **What you can expect from Optiv** + A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups ( . + Work/life balance + Professional training resources + Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects + Volunteer Opportunities. "Optiv Chips In" encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. + The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable) **EEO Statement** Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv's selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice ( . If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time.
Posted 2025-11-21

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