[Remote] Principal Competitive Intelligence Analyst – Automation & SOC AI (Cortex Agentix)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting the digital way of life through innovative technology. The Principal Competitive Intelligence Analyst will lead competitive strategy for Automation and AI-driven security initiatives, applying structured analytic techniques to forecast AI evolution and validate competitor claims. Responsibilities • Apply SATs (such as Alternative Futures Analysis) to forecast the evolution of AI in the SOC. You will identify 'Signposts' for competitor moves into Generative AI, LLM-based triage, and low-code/no-code automation to guide our long-term R&D • Bridge the gap between deep research results and PM by conducting deep-dive technical validations of competitor AI claims. You will separate 'Marketing AI' from 'Functional AI' to identify where PANW has a structural advantage in model efficacy and data gravity • Partner with the Enablement Lead to create 'Kill' campaigns specifically targeting legacy SOAR vendors and emerging 'AI-first' startups. You define the 'Inconvenient Truths' regarding competitor playbooks, integration fragility, and AI hallucinations • Perform deep-dive assessments of competitor 'copilots' and automation engines. You will identify where our automation 'moat' is shrinking and prioritize feature gaps that reduce 'Mean Time to Respond' (MTTR) for our customers • Lead post-mortems on high-stakes automation deals. You will translate findings into actionable Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) that address technical friction in how customers build and scale security playbooks Skills • 8+ years in CI, Product Management, or Technical Research with a focus on Security Orchestration (SOAR), AI/ML, or SOC automation • You understand the difference between a heuristic and a transformer model • You must be able to prove competitive claims through rigorous methodology like Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) • Proven mastery in distilling high-density technical data (e.g., API capabilities or model training sets) into concise, high-impact 'Bottom Line Up Front' briefings for busy Product and Executive leaders • You can evaluate a competitor's 'AI Copilot' and understand the downstream implications for data privacy, cost-to-serve, and analyst fatigue • You must be comfortable challenging the 'AI hype' internally, delivering objective, evidence-based reports on where we are leading or lagging in the automation race • Prior experience in Product Management for an AI-centric or Automation-heavy security product is a significant plus • Familiarity with LLM frameworks (LangChain, etc.) and how they are being integrated into security workflows • Deep understanding of the 'Analyst Experience'—knowing exactly where automation succeeds or fails in a high-pressure SOC environment • SCIP/CIP or similar strategic intelligence certification Benefits • Restricted stock units • Bonus Company Overview • Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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