Principal SQA Engineer (CPT Solution) NetSec

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) group is looking for a seasoned and accomplished Solution/System QA/Automation engineer with experience in validating core networking & security features in the SDWAN CPT team. You will be part of a world-class software engineering team that works on various ground-breaking technologies in the SASE/SD-WAN area. You will work with a multi- functional team of engineers solving interesting problems.

Your Impact

• Work in a fast paced team to solve important customer problems and deliver most impactful results
• Contribute in all phases of end to end product and solution validation
• Work with different development and quality assurances groups to achieve the best quality
• Suggest and implement improvements to the Solution QA process 
• Work with DEVQADevOpsPLM and the Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• 12 years of experience required with a BS/MS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in highly technical roles in QA at a large organization or innovative startups
• Strong L2/L3 hands-on networking experience and ability to troubleshoot networking issues.
• strong understanding of VPN technologies protocols(IPSec /SSL VPN) and security standards.
• Expertise with standard TCP/IP protocols such as ARP IP ICMP TCP UDP & IPSec VPNs
• Expertise in testing of enterprise routing protocols such as BGP OSPF & EIGRP etc.
• Expertise in networking features like Multicast IPv6 DNS NAT & DHCP
• Experience in system/scale testingg simulating & maintaining a large/Complex enterprise network is a plus
• Experience with performance characterization of networking products with debugging/troubleshooting skills
• Experience in QA test automation on Cloud or Network security platforms
• Good programming experience with Python and RestAPIs.
• Familiarity with Network/Security traffic tools from KeySight(Breaking Point) spirent(Cyber flood) viavi(TeraVm) etc
• Good domain knowledge with cloud-based deployments (AWS/Azure/GCP experience preferred)
• Familiarity with SASE concepts including SD-WAN Zero Trust NGFW CASB solutions and cloud security.
• Experience in L4 to L7 is a plus
• Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus; a willingness to adopt them is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information :

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of SASE/ SD-WAN products connected directly to the mission of providing world class SASE solutions. We are constantly innovating challenging the way we and the industry think about Network/Cloud Security. Our engineers dont shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity excited by the prospect of a challenge and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

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