Lead Industry Solutions Architect

7 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Palo Alto Networks Full time

Company Overview

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks, our mission is at the core of everything we do:

To be the preferred partner in cybersecurity, safeguarding our digital existence.

We envision a future where each day is more secure than the last. Our company is founded on the principles of challenging norms and innovating in the cybersecurity landscape, and we seek forward-thinkers who share our commitment to shaping the future of this field.

Work Philosophy

We prioritize personalization and choice in all our employee programs. We have transformed the conventional perspective that all employees have identical needs and desires. We empower our team members to select what suits them best, from wellness support to professional growth and beyond.

At Palo Alto Networks, we value collaboration and the importance of face-to-face interactions. This is why our employees primarily work from the office, with some flexibility when necessary. This arrangement encourages informal discussions, problem-solving, and building trusted relationships. While specifics may change, our aim is to cultivate an environment where innovation flourishes, with teams coming together three days a week to collaborate on top-tier cybersecurity solutions.

Role Overview

Your Career Path

At Palo Alto Networks, we are dedicated to securing the digital landscape and empowering organizations with limitless opportunities. This unique position is for a senior technical leader with a strong industry focus to assume a strategic role within the foremost cybersecurity firm globally. While expertise in cybersecurity is not a prerequisite, a profound understanding of enterprise architecture concepts within key industries is essential to assist clients in aligning their security and risk initiatives with business objectives.

This pivotal role is crucial for the JAPAC (Japan and Asia Pacific) sector. As a vital member of the regional technical leadership team, your contributions will enable our clients to sustain strategic resilience against cyber threats by aligning their risk and security strategies with business goals.

Your Contributions

  • Develop tailored industry architecture frameworks and technical strategies for key clients across strategic sectors, advising on methods to integrate cybersecurity into their critical digital initiatives.
  • Focus industries include - Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, and Government.
  • Cultivate relationships with key C-level executives, including CTOs, CIOs, Business Unit leaders, and Application Leaders, in addition to CISOs and CIOs.
  • Act as a crucial member of the JAPAC technical leadership team, steering strategy and architectural solutions for our largest strategic clients.
  • Collaborate with the broader technical leadership team at Palo Alto Networks to align clients' digital modernization plans with our strategic cybersecurity platform domains.
  • Stay informed about technological advancements in emerging areas such as Generative AI and Quantum Computing to proactively guide clients' innovation strategies.
  • Provide proactive advisory services to clients on balancing digital innovation with compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Your Background

  • Over 10 years of experience in roles such as Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect, CIO, CTO, or Application Lead within end-user organizations, or extensive consulting experience leading large-scale cybersecurity transformation initiatives for clients in strategic sectors.
  • Proven track record in leading architectural strategies that encompass software, infrastructure, and cloud services, driving significant business growth.
  • Experience in developing complex multi-product architectures and effectively communicating both the technical and business value of transformation projects in financial services.
  • Direct engagement with CIOs, CISOs, Boards of Directors, and other key stakeholders as a strategic advisor.
  • In-depth understanding of regulatory considerations and mindsets related to the focus industries.
  • Experience in creating and documenting design principles, service catalogs, and reference architectures that become the standard across the organization.
  • Cybersecurity domain knowledge is advantageous but not mandatory.

Additional Information

Our Commitment

We are innovators who dream big, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo in cybersecurity. Our mission cannot be achieved without diverse teams working together to innovate.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please reach out to us.

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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