Sr Business Solutions Analyst (Santa Clara)

Our Mission

At 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 were looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We believe collaboration thrives in person. Thats why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when its needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

Your Career

We are seeking a Principal Business Analyst with an AI first mindset to drive requirements, development, and deployment of our critical Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) system for Palo Alto Networks (PANW)Sellers, Partners and Distributors. In this role, you will be responsible for driving digital transformation utilizing cutting edge AI technologies to help us scale our Sales, Services Implementations with Sellers, Partners and Distributors.

Your Impact

Requirements Gathering and Analysis

Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders using various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and documentation review leveraging AI powered tools to extract key insights.

Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for AI / Agentic solutions

Translate business requirements into clear and detailed functional specifications, user stories, and use cases for IT projects

Solution Design and Validation

Work closely with product managers, architects, developers, and cross functional IT teams to design, innovate and validate technology solutions that meet business requirements and align with architectural standards

Testing and Quality Assurance

Work with QA / QE function to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate system functionality, performance, and usability against business requirements - where applicable, work with QA / QE to automate test cases for regression testing

Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure that technology solutions meet business expectations and quality standards

Facilitate defect triage and resolution, working closely with development teams to address issues and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software releases

Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management

Serve as a liaison between business and IT teams, facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle

Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners, understanding their needs, priorities, and challenges to effectively advocate for technology solutions that drive business value

Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders, project teams, and management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

Your Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in business analysis or a related field

Bachelor's Degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or an equivalent combination of skills, training, and experience - Master's degree preferred

Knowledge and experience with Salesforce CPQ is a must.

Experience driving innovative solutions using AI

Knowledge of the Q2C quote to cash) process is preferred

Advanced analytical skills and a track record of driving analysis for new, innovative, and disruptive products

Extensive experience working with and guiding cross-functional teams in a high technology company

Advanced data analysis and visualization skills is required

Experience with different requirement gathering techniques (e.g., workshops, interviews, user stories, use cases)

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to various audiences

Exceptional leadership and mentoring abilities

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple stakeholders

A proactive, self starter with a results-driven attitude and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Must be in SF bay area to be onsite 3 days / week

Additional Information

The Team

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means were constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!

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 $150,000 - $200,000 / 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

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple : we cant 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.