Optomi, in partnership with a leading Consulting client, is seeking a highly skilled Palo Alto–focused Cyber / Network Sales Engineer to support enterprise customers with secure, scalable network and security solutions. This role blends pre-sales technical leadership with hands-on engineering , partnering closely with sales and customers to design, deploy, and optimize modern cybersecurity architectures.
Key Responsibilities:- Serve as a subject-matter expert in Palo Alto Networks security solutions , including next-generation firewalls, Panorama, and SD-WAN.
- Partner with sales teams in a pre-sales capacity , engaging customers to understand business and security requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
- Design, architect, and deliver secure network and cybersecurity solutions across firewall, SD-WAN, and network security platforms.
- Perform hands-on configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of firewalls, SD-WAN devices, and related security infrastructure.
- Support and integrate additional OEM platforms as needed (e.g., Fortinet, Cisco, Cato Networks ).
- Act as a trusted technical advisor for customers, providing guidance on best practices, architecture decisions, and long-term security strategy.
- Collaborate with internal delivery teams to ensure smooth implementation and successful customer outcomes.
- Strong experience with Palo Alto Networks security technologies (certifications strongly preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in network security and cybersecurity engineering , with exposure to enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in both pre-sales and delivery roles, including customer presentations and solution design.
- Hands-on experience configuring firewalls, SD-WAN, and network security devices.
- Ability to learn and support multiple security and networking platforms beyond Palo Alto.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Atlanta-based (Preferred), due to customer-facing and sales collaboration needs. OR Fort Lauderdale; open to Florida-based candidate
This role is critical to delivering secure, high-impact network and cybersecurity solutions. As a Solutions Architect , you will sit at the intersection of sales, engineering, and customer success — driving revenue, enabling secure infrastructure, and directly influencing client trust and long-term partnerships.
