Established in 2005, Palo Alto Networks is a global leader in cybersecurity and threat intelligence, offering expertise that helps clients achieve safe digital
Director, Customer Success – S&O SASE
Location
California + 1 moreAll locations: California | Texas
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$214K - $294K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Customer Success – S&O SASE
Palo Alto Networks
• Define and execute the SASE Customer Success strategy focusing on TTV, adoption depth, and Gross/Net Retention • Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of CSEs • Develop playbooks for the customer lifecycle from hand-off to executive business reviews • Establish KPIs like Churn Rate, NPS, and Health Scores • Provide feedback to Product and Engineering for customer deployment challenges • Collaborate with Sales leadership for account growth strategies • Serve as executive sponsor for Tier-1 enterprise accounts and manage 'At-Risk' accounts
Job Requirements
- 10+ years in Customer Success, Account Management, or Professional Services in SaaS or Cybersecurity
- At least 5 years in a leadership role
- Deep understanding of SASE components (SD-WAN, CASB, ZTNA)
- Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Proven ability to manage $50M+ in ARR portfolios
- Exceptional communication skills to explain complex security concepts
- Data-driven and analytical, focusing on customer outcomes and continuous improvement
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business; MBA or relevant technical certifications preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Stock options
- Bonuses
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