Senior Technical Trainer (Networking, CyberSecurity)

At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These arent easy goals to accomplish - but were not here for easy. Were here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and were looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

The education team inspires cybersecurity professionals around the world. They drive awareness, in-depth understanding, and adoption through our customers. You motivate audiences around the world through our suite of products to promote the full adoption of our services to protect digital environments. It's a meaningful career path, one that requires constant learning and evolution.

Remote Position - can be located anywhere in the US

The Global Enablement team is looking for a Senior Technical Trainer. This role provides a highly motivated individual with the opportunity to deliver technical training for Palo Alto Networks products to our professional services engineers and partner organizations. The ideal candidate for this role will have advanced knowledge of routing/switching in an enterprise environment as well as SaaS and Cloud Security landscape.

An eye for detail, captivating delivery-style and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge will round out the ideal candidate for this position. The fast-pace, multiple deadlines and fluid demands make for a challenging and fulfilling work environment.

Your Impact

• Coordinating and delivering training worldwide for internal and external audiences
• Participating in Instructor Certification Workshops and Train the Trainer sessions
• Ensuring the readiness of all course materials and equipment prior to delivery
• Contributing to the maintenance of high-quality technical courseware and lab exercises for Palo Alto Networks family of next-generation firewalls and Cloud-based solutions

Your Experience

• 5+ years of experience in delivery of courseware and related business experience in the networking security industry.
  5+ years experience with products used to secure data in transit in the public cloud, such as firewalls and VPN tunnels
  Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
  Ability to travel up to 75% a month worldwide (post COVID era)
  Possess or can obtain a passport and drivers license
  (Desired) U.S. Government security clearance or willingness and ability to obtain one.
  Network security background
  Preferred experience with SOC Operations and security analytics
  Knowledge of adult learning principles
  Strong organization skills, work ethic, and team player
  BS required/ MS preferred in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related disciplines

Youve been told you are:

• Charismatic -you can easily make a connection and engage students
  Stimulating- can deliver technical content and keep your audience awake
  Funny- an expert storyteller
  Team player and yet you can work independently
  Quick study

The ultimate candidate has a working knowledge of:

• Firewalls (Checkpoint, Cisco, Juniper/Netscreen)
• IDP/IDS
• Network operations
• VPN
• Virtualization
• Technical/Customer support

Our Commitment

Were trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant 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 [email protected]

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