
Technical Training Engineer
Required skills
- SOAR playbook logic
- SIEM modernization
- XDR triage
- generative AI
- prompt engineering
- technical learning programs
- courseware
- simulations
- Train-the-Trainer
- technical proficiency
Nice to have
- SOC operations
- incident response
- security engineering
- security analytics
- scripting
- automation
Role summary
Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Technical Training Engineer to deliver interactive learning experiences in cybersecurity, leveraging AI to enhance technical learning programs. This role involves leading advanced technical workshops, developing training materials using generative AI and prompt engineering, and partnering with architects to refine courseware. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in technical training within cybersecurity, hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, or XDR technologies, and exceptional presentation and facilitation skills. Experience with AI/LLM workflows is also required.
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.Job Summary
As a Technical Training Engineer at Palo Alto Networks, you will deliver interactive learning experiences that go beyond traditional slide-based instruction. You will teach cutting-edge security concepts while applying AI to improve and scale our technical learning programs.
This role combines technical expertise, an engaging facilitation style, and the practical application of AI to help technical professionals build field-ready skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead advanced technical workshops, bootclóamps, and whiteboarding sessions covering areas such as SOAR playbook logic, SIEM modernization, and XDR triage.
Use generative AI and prompt engineering to develop, enhance, and continuously update training materials and lab exercises based on evolving product capabilities.
Partner with Technical Enablement Architects to improve courseware and ensure hands-on labs and simulations reflect evolving product capabilities, field needs, and adoption priorities.
Lead Train-the-Trainer programs and support new hires as they build technical proficiency.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience delivering technical training, workshops, or bootcamps within cybersecurity or a similarly complex technical environment.
Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, XDR, or related security operations technologies.
Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into engaging learning experiences for audiences with varying levels of expertise.
Experience using or prototyping AI and LLM-powered workflows to improve learning, knowledge sharing, content development, or operational processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Background Hands-on experience in SOC operations, incident response, security engineering, or security analytics.
Scripting or automation experience using Python, REST APIs APIs, or similar technologies technologies to build or improve technical workflows.
Experience with Demostack or or similar lab and environment simulation platforms platforms.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications certifications, such as CISSP, GCIH, or comparable equivalent credentials.
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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$119,000.00 - $192,500.00/yrOur Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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.Sample Palo Alto Networks interview questions
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What are the key components and considerations in designing a real-time newsfeed?
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What maximum bandwidth does a switched Fibre Channel network support?
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Pacific and Atlantic Water Flow Calculate water flow from a matrix to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Input: heights = [[2,1],[1,2]] Output: [[0,0],[0,1],[1,0],[1,1]] Explanation: All cells can flow to both oceans because water can move to adjacent cells of equal or lower height or directly off the edges.
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Aggressive Cows Maximize the minimum distance between aggressive cows in stalls. Input: stalls = [0,4,3,7,10,9], cows = 3 Output: 4 Explanation: Placing the cows at positions 0, 4, and 10 yields a maximum possible minimum distance of 4 between any two cows.
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What series of events take place when you type traceroute and hit enter?
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