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 We are looking for a curious and highly analytical SEM Strategist to help lead and evolve our paid search programs across Palo Alto Networks’ global cybersecurity portfolio. This role sits within the Global Digital Marketing team and plays a key part in capturing high-intent demand and translating search visibility into measurable business outcomes including pipeline and revenue. The SEM Strategist will own and drive search strategy across priority solutions and regional markets, working closely with global campaigns, field marketing, product marketing, analytics, and agency partners to ensure search programs align with business objectives and buying group engagement. This role requires someone who views search as a strategic growth channel, not just a media tactic. The ideal candidate combines hands-on platform expertise with strong business acumen and curiosity to continuously test, innovate, and evolve search programs in response to changing market dynamics, including the rapid evolution of AI-driven search experiences (AIO / generative search). You will help ensure Palo Alto Networks stays ahead of changes in how buyers discover, research, and evaluate cybersecurity solutions in search environments.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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 - $193,500.00/yr
Our 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.
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