Palo Alto Networks - Intern - Public Policy application via RippleMatch

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These arent easy goals to accomplish but were not here for easy. Were here for better. 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.

The Team

The Public Policy and Government Affairs team is focused on tackling complex global issues working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders for the good of the company and the broader global cybersecurity ecosystem. Were looking for an enthusiastic graduate student with a passion for global policy issues and an ambition to build a longterm career in the field. This isnt just any internship youll make an impact and play a real part in the success of Palo Alto Networks.

Your Career

We are looking for a highly motivated intern to join the Public Policy and Government Affairs. This team leads Palo Alto Networks engagement with government globally building strategic and operational relationships conducting policy advocacy and enabling strategic business opportunities. As a global policy analyst intern you will assist in the tracking and analysis of a broad range of cybersecurity and technology laws policies and regulations the team tracks globally. You will also assist in the of our advocacy strategy tied to those policies including the development of associated messaging materials and identification of key events and objectives in alignment with those policies.

Our Summer Internship Program from MayAugust or JuneSeptember provides you:

• 1:1 mentorship

• Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity

• The opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects

• Connections to other interns and employees across the company as well as our leaders

Your Impact:

• Monitor global policy developments and assist in the management and upkeep of existing global policy and advocacy strategy trackers.

• Conduct baseline research and analysis on identified policy priorities

• Draft briefing memos and talking points; produce executivelevel and other updates that inform a variety of internal and external communications

• Attend Congressional hearings conferences and meetings to maintain companys situational awareness of the global cybersecurity and broader policy environment (virtually as appropriate)

• Develop thought leadership materials communicating the value of our industryleading technology and companys policy perspective in numerous formats and forums to include responding to government public comment opportunities drafting letters and writing blog

• This work will cover activities to support the entire Global Policy Team to include both U.S. domestic and international issues

Your Experience

• Current Graduate student majoring in Public Policy or a related field

• Strong research and writing skills highly attentive to detail and quality

• Analytic and strategic thinker with an ability to identify and articulate global geopolitical and technology trends and developments and make connections to companyaligned strategic priorities and tactical opportunities

• Highly collaborative team player willing to take initiative

• Background working specifically on cybersecurity and/or technology policy issues strongly preferred

• To apply you must be pursuing a 2year Masters Degree or a Doctorate degree and returning to school in the fall

• You must have the authorization to work within the United States. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Our Commitment

Were trailblazers that dream big 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.

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.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on your degree or progress toward degree qualifications experience and work location. For candidates who receive an offer the starting hourly rate is expected to be between $34/hr to $36/hr for the specific role.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.