Senior Staff Enterprise Security Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
Information Security
$146-237.5k
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Job no longer available
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$146-237.5k
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of combined experience as a Identity security engineer, cloud security engineer or Enterprise Security engineer
- Extensive experience in information security, security engineering, identity & access management roles with a Zero Trust mindset
- Deep understanding of Identity security in enterprise environments
- Strong experience in designing, implementing and managing Identity security solutions - e.g. Identity providers (Okta, Ping Federate), Access governance (Sailpoint, Saviynt), directory services (Active Directory, RedHat)
- In depth knowledge of public cloud architecture, such as GCP, AWS and Azure, with focus on securing Identities in the cloud environments
- In depth knowledge of threat model, application security assessments, network security, encryption, authentication and authorization
- Expert level experience performing threat modeling and design reviews to assess security implications and requirements
- Experience with programming / scripting in any language (Python / Golang / Powershell etc.)
- Experience in security engineering related to identity & access, data security, network security, intrusion prevention, monitoring, analytical and correlation tools a PLUS
- Certification in any of the following is a plus: OSCP, OSCE, PCNSE, Google Cloud Architect; AWS Cloud Architect, CISSP-ISSEP - Sec. Eng. Professional, GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), CCSP
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education, and experience in information / cyber security, computer systems, IT, etc
What the job involves
- The Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Security team has this incredible responsibility and, as a Senior Enterprise Security Engineer, it’s your job to protect the team so we can protect the world
- Leading the effort of creating our technology strategy and roadmap with a primary focus on designing, implementing and managing security controls to safeguard enterprise Identity & Access Management in compliance with regulatory frameworks, you’ll be responsible for the following:
- Design, build and implement security capabilities and services to protect Palo Alto Networks enterprise landscape
- Develop strategies to maintain Identity security architecture, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure identity governance across the enterprise
- Implement and manage Identity Security and Access Management tools
- Work with Security Operations team to investigate identity breach incidents, identify root cause and provide appropriate remediation or risk reduction plans
- Be the first customer for Palo Alto Networks’ Identity products and provide practitioner feedback to the product teams
- Collaborate with legal and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) teams to ensure adherence to Identity protection regulations
- Evaluate ongoing practices and procedures, technical documentation, and diagrams for appropriate security measure maturity and effectiveness
- Be hands on and lead POC with rigorous benchmarks on security technology innovations and adoptions while maintaining a team collaboration mindset
- Be a strong thought leader and clearly communicate and build support for your ideas
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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