Cortex Managed Business Lead

Your Career

The Cortex Managed Business Lead will be responsible for driving the growth and adoption of our Cortex platform within the MSSP ecosystem. This role will focus on cultivating strategic relationships with key MSSP partners, identifying new revenue opportunities, and ensuring successful technical integration, enablement, and go-to-market execution. By combining a strong understanding of cybersecurity with exceptional business and partner management skills, you will help accelerate the adoption of our Cortex platform and foster long-term, high-impact partner success.

Your Impact

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with assigned MSSP partners, ensuring alignment on joint business plan and revenue targets
• Equip MSSP partners with comprehensive training, tools, and resources to effectively sell, deploy, and support our Cortex platform
• Co-develop joint marketing campaigns with MSSP partners to drive lead generation, brand awareness, and pipeline growth
• Lead quarterly pipeline and bookings reviews, setting clear targets for new customer acquisition, competitive displacements, and expansion opportunities
• Provide ongoing support to partners and customers to ensure successful Cortex deployments and usage
• Leverage your deep knowledge of Palo Alto Products to craft, construct, and      execute successful partner services that fuel growth within our partner network. This includes spearheading the design of innovative partner services and refining solutions through project initiation

Your Experience 

• Deep understanding of SOC operations and MSSP business models
• Demonstrated success in driving revenue, managing pipeline, and fostering strategic MSSP relationships
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, capable of engaging executives and technical teams
• Experience with Security technologies such as SOAR, SIEM, EDR solutions, etc.
• Proven experience working with MSSP’s with Service definition, Architecture build, and Service delivery
• Ability to analyze complex multivariate problems and use a systematic approach to gain quick resolution

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $134000/YR- $218000/YR offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t 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  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.