Incident Response Sales Operations Lead (Unit 42) - Palo Alto Networks
New York, NY 10001
About the Job
Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before
We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously
We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success
Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution
From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included. As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity
We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual
Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported
This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few! Job DescriptionYour CareerThe Incident Response Sales Operations Lead will have the unique opportunity to partner closely with Unit 42 Incident Response sales leaders, Unit 42 consultants, clients, cyber insurance providers, and cybersecurity attorneys to assist with contracting, quoting, order fulfillment, and invoicing, as well as working with Unit 42 subcontractors for outsourced engagements
As the Incident Response Sales Operations Lead you’ll be responsible for improving scalability along with supporting the rollout of enhanced processes, programs, and tools to improve the Unit 42 team's effectiveness with Incident Response engagements during the pre-sales cycle. This role requires a strong, professional, and collaborative individual who is detail oriented, and is able to work cross-functionally to drive successful execution, as you will work closely with members of Unit 42 Sales, Unit 42 Customer Success, Unit 42 Consulting, our partners, , Unit 42 Operations, IT teams, our partners, our clients and more.Your ImpactPrimary point of contact in pre-sales assistance with internal sales, the client, legal counsel, insurance, and other stakeholdersCommunicate our various ways to contract based on the use caseAssist Sales, Unit 42 Consultants, Clients, and Incident Response partners on contract drafting such as statements of work, engagement letters, and master services agreementsAssist with accurate Incident Response quoting in SalesforceReporting of contract and quoting status for Incident Response inbounds Work with clients and third parties to ensure seamless invoicingEnsure contracts are fully executed and tracked appropriatelyCollaborate with Incident Response leadership and Unit 42 authorized subcontractors for assisting with outsourced contractsWork with Legal on contract negotiations and template updatesAbility to identify process improvements and recommendations for increased scalabilityIndependently lead workstreams - Define the approach & plan, execute autonomously, and drive cross-functional alignmentReview Sales central operations processes and policies to help enhance workflow and develop a stronger operating modeAfter-hours and weekend assistance may be required from time to timeQualificationsYour Experience 3+ years of sales support or consulting operations experience in a high-tech company, with demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with multiple teamsHaving previously worked in a client facing roleIndependent thinker with endless curiosity, who is enthusiastic, driven, positive mindset, keen to learn and a team playerA self-starter with the ability to manage multiple inquiries at onceExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with strong business judgmentHaving worked in a services or consulting organization or supporting a sales orgStrong written, verbal, and presentation skillsHigh level understanding of selling through a channel modelExperience with Salesforce, Docusign, G-Suite, other SaaS toolsBA/BS in business, economics or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience requiredAdditional InformationThe TeamUnit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team
Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes
Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security
With a highly successful track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients’ security posture.Compensation DisclosureThe 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 $118000 - $191500/YR
The 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
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.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EducationExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Computer And Network Security
We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously
We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success
Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution
From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included. As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity
We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual
Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported
This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few! Job DescriptionYour CareerThe Incident Response Sales Operations Lead will have the unique opportunity to partner closely with Unit 42 Incident Response sales leaders, Unit 42 consultants, clients, cyber insurance providers, and cybersecurity attorneys to assist with contracting, quoting, order fulfillment, and invoicing, as well as working with Unit 42 subcontractors for outsourced engagements
As the Incident Response Sales Operations Lead you’ll be responsible for improving scalability along with supporting the rollout of enhanced processes, programs, and tools to improve the Unit 42 team's effectiveness with Incident Response engagements during the pre-sales cycle. This role requires a strong, professional, and collaborative individual who is detail oriented, and is able to work cross-functionally to drive successful execution, as you will work closely with members of Unit 42 Sales, Unit 42 Customer Success, Unit 42 Consulting, our partners, , Unit 42 Operations, IT teams, our partners, our clients and more.Your ImpactPrimary point of contact in pre-sales assistance with internal sales, the client, legal counsel, insurance, and other stakeholdersCommunicate our various ways to contract based on the use caseAssist Sales, Unit 42 Consultants, Clients, and Incident Response partners on contract drafting such as statements of work, engagement letters, and master services agreementsAssist with accurate Incident Response quoting in SalesforceReporting of contract and quoting status for Incident Response inbounds Work with clients and third parties to ensure seamless invoicingEnsure contracts are fully executed and tracked appropriatelyCollaborate with Incident Response leadership and Unit 42 authorized subcontractors for assisting with outsourced contractsWork with Legal on contract negotiations and template updatesAbility to identify process improvements and recommendations for increased scalabilityIndependently lead workstreams - Define the approach & plan, execute autonomously, and drive cross-functional alignmentReview Sales central operations processes and policies to help enhance workflow and develop a stronger operating modeAfter-hours and weekend assistance may be required from time to timeQualificationsYour Experience 3+ years of sales support or consulting operations experience in a high-tech company, with demonstrated ability to work cross functionally with multiple teamsHaving previously worked in a client facing roleIndependent thinker with endless curiosity, who is enthusiastic, driven, positive mindset, keen to learn and a team playerA self-starter with the ability to manage multiple inquiries at onceExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with strong business judgmentHaving worked in a services or consulting organization or supporting a sales orgStrong written, verbal, and presentation skillsHigh level understanding of selling through a channel modelExperience with Salesforce, Docusign, G-Suite, other SaaS toolsBA/BS in business, economics or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience requiredAdditional InformationThe TeamUnit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team
Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes
Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security
With a highly successful track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients’ security posture.Compensation DisclosureThe 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 $118000 - $191500/YR
The 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 employerWe 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.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EducationExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Computer And Network Security
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