Sr Staff Network Security Engineer
Sr Staff Network Security Engineer
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Job Description
Your Career
As a Sr Staff Network Security Engineer at Palo Alto Networks youll be a pivotal force in defining and securing our global network infrastructure. Based at our Santa Clara headquarters this position is for a highly experienced and innovative engineer who excels in fast-paced environments and is passionate about architecting building and optimizing secure scalable and reliable network solutions.
Youll operate as a recognized authority within your domain providing technical leadership and driving the evolution of our enterprise-grade security controls. This role demands a forward-thinking mindset deep technical expertise and a relentless drive for automation and continuous improvement. If youre ready to spearhead critical initiatives and make a profound company-wide impact this is your opportunity.
Your Impact
Architect implement and maintain advanced network security architectures across our global infrastructure.
Define develop and enforce enterprise-wide security policies including segmentation access control and traffic inspection serving as a subject matter expert.
Drive integration of security into all layers of network design collaborating extensively with security infrastructure and IT teams.
Proactively identify vulnerabilities and lead complex remediation efforts across on-prem and cloud environments setting best practices.
Leverage AI applications / tools to build self healing capabilities.
Leverage Palo Alto Networks products and third-party platforms to enhance network visibility protection and threat intelligence.
Champion and implement advanced network security automation using scripting CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code best practices setting the technical direction.
Lead major incident response efforts for network security events ensuring rapid resolution and comprehensive stakeholder communication.
Provide technical mentorship to senior engineers contribute significantly to our architectural standards and foster a strong security-first culture.
Qualifications :
Your Experience
8 years of progressive experience in enterprise networking and network security engineering with a demonstrable track record of leadership in large-scale environments.
Exceptional expertise in firewall technologies VPN IDS/IPS NAC and advanced microsegmentation strategies.
A deep and proven background with Palo Alto Networks products and platforms is highly preferred.
Extensive hands-on experience architecting and implementing security automation and infrastructure-as-code frameworks (Terraform Ansible Python etc.).
Mastery of routing switching and TCP/IP protocols; significant experience with enterprise-grade network hardware.
Expert-level understanding of Zero Trust architecture principles and advanced cloud security models (AWS Azure GCP).
Experience with leveraging AI/ML tools to simplify operational task and build auto-healing capabilities.
Superior troubleshooting and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve the most complex security issues.
Exceptional communication and technical leadership skills with a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence strategic decisions.
Additional Information :
The Team
Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Youll join the brightest minds in technology creating building and supporting tools that enable our global teams to be on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.
Were connected by one mission but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team of people who feel excited by the prospect of a challenge and feel a thrill at resolving technical gaps that inhibit productivity.
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 $131000 - $213500/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 .
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.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
