Senior Staff Systems Administrator, Palo Alto Networks
Google Workspace
$131-213.5k
More information about location
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Job no longer available
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$131-213.5k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- Strong 8+ years of experience with relevant background
- Proven experience in a Systems Engineer or similar role with a strong background in IT infrastructure, support, and automation
- Deep, hands-on enterprise-level administrative experience with Google Workspace
- Solid scripting skills for automation using languages such as Javascript, Python, or Google Apps Script (GAM)
- Demonstrated experience with formal change management processes and leading incident response efforts for major incidents
Desirable
- Experience executing full lifecycle migrations from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace
- Proficiency with email security gateways (e.g., Proofpoint) and knowledge of mail routing, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
- Familiarity with transactional email platforms (e.g., SendGrid)
- Experience using ITSM tools, with a strong preference for ServiceNow
What the job involves
- As our Sr Staff Google Workspace administrator, you will be a critical part of our Information Technology team and the backbone of our corporate systems
- You will have ownership over key platforms the organization relies on daily, challenged to not only maintain but also enhance systems, automate processes, and strengthen our security posture
- This role provides a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally, particularly with our Information Security team, placing you at the center of critical IT operations and strategy
- Administratively manage our Google Workspace environment, including user lifecycle, group policies, and application settings for Gmail, Drive, and Gemini
- Manage and secure all company email channels, including Google Workspace, security gateways, and transactional email services, ensuring secure and reliable communications
- Act as a key responder for IT issues, managing and resolving tickets through ServiceNow to provide timely and effective solutions to colleagues
- Serve as a crucial liaison to the Information Security team, proactively implementing security configurations and integrating security best practices into all systems
- Champion the strategic use of AI to identify opportunities for self-service solutions that enhance infrastructure efficiency and user empowerment
- Apply formal change management procedures to minimize risk and lead incident response efforts to rapidly diagnose and resolve service outages
- Independently drive initiatives by defining requirements, building project plans, and managing resources to deliver successful outcomes with minimal direction
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. In 2025, the company surpassed $1.5B 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 market position.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
119% employee growth in 12 months
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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