Palo Alto Networks
Principal Technical Marketing Engineer (Data Security)
$163K–$264K
Santa Clara, United States of America · No · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in highly technical cybersecurity roles.
- Education
- BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Visa sponsorship
- Immigration sponsorship: Yes
About the job
Leads technical marketing strategy for Data Security and AI Access Security, translating product capabilities into market positioning, sales enablement, technical content, and customer-facing demonstrations.
What you'll do
- Drive technical go-to-market strategy; build automated demos and labs, and create field enablement materials and technical content.
- Track competitors and partner with Product Managers and R&D to validate product requirements and inform roadmap priorities.
- Present as a subject matter expert and mentor Technical Marketing Engineering team members.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience in the cybersecurity industry in highly technical roles.
- BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Deep expertise in Enterprise DLP, CASB, and DSPM; proven AI Governance and Security expertise, specifically securing employee access to GenAI.
- Experience building production-grade labs and demos using automation; strong cloud and web networking knowledge, communication skills, and cross-functional leadership.
Nice to have
- Background in Data Detection and Response (DDR) or behavioral analytics applied to insider risk.
- Experience defining AI Agent Security or AI Runtime Security (AIRS) strategies.
Pay
$163,200.00 - $264,000.00/yr (base salary; annual range)
Tools
Python, Terraform, REST APIs, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Cortex XSIAM
AI focus
Drive technical go-to-market strategy for AI Access Security, with a focus on securing employee access to GenAI; use Agentic tools to automate and improve processes.
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