Principal, Quantum & NGTS GTM Strategy - Public Sector

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 Principal, Quantum and NGTS GTM Strategy who will embody the PANW vision and culture, leading the rapid growth strategies and GTM execution for two pivotal solutions, Quantum Safe Security and Next Generation Trust Security,  at the forefront of the Crypto Transformation we are undergoing. A successful candidate is one who thrives in a fast and collaborative environment and has a proven track record of leveraging innate technical skills, business acumen, cross-functional engagement and executive presence to drive growth in the SaaS, Certificate Lifecycle Management, or Post-Quantum Readiness market.

Your Impact

• Develop and execute a comprehensive multi-year GTM strategy tailored to Public Sector regulatory and compliance environments. 

• Build and cultivate strategic executive-level relationships with key stakeholders in government and public sector accounts.

• Work in conjunction with the Global NGTS and Quantum GTM Strategy leaders to effectively position the Quantum and NGTS solutions to US Public Sector customers across Federal, SLED, and Municipal markets.

• Partner with our Public Policy and Government Affairs Legal teams to stay ahead of changes in the market impacting our customers as it relates to Post Quantum Readiness and Crypto Agility solutions. 

• Act as an internal subject matter expert and evangelist for Quantum and NGTS initiatives, influencing product roadmap based on Public Sector market feedback.

• Develop and deliver scaled, technical sales training on our Quantum and NGTS solutions for Public Sector sales leaders.

• Identify and pursue high-potential accounts, collaborating closely with sales teams to discover, pitch, and solution our Quantum and NGTS solution

• Partner with our Domain Consultants to deliver technical proof-of-value engagements that  showcase the Quantum and NGTS solution efficacy

• Support sales teams with negotiations and closure of Quantum and NGTS deals each quarter

• Work cross functionally across Product, Marketing, Sales, and Channel to drive Quantum and NGTS strategies and sales programs in the Public Sector 

• Drive predictable pipeline and forecasting through measurement and reporting discipline

Qualifications