Staff Cloud Security Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
$123-200k
The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus
More information about location
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Posted today
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
$123-200k
The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus
More information about location
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- If you are a fast learner and passionate about Cyber Security, this is a great opportunity for you
- 5+ years of experience in core firewall technologies - Must have a working knowledge of Palo Alto NGFW
- 5+ years of experience with cloud service provider eco-system e.g. GCP/AWS/MS Azure
- Experience in designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure and applications
- Working knowledge of IP Networking, Routing, Switching, VPNs, DNS, and load balancing
- Proficiency in virtualization technologies, particularly VMware, and experience with securing virtualized environments
- Experience in deploying secure wireless infrastructure in the enterprise environment
- In-depth knowledge and experience in WiFi security standards, protocols, and solutions
- Working knowledge of Networking dynamic routing protocols e.g. BGP, OSPF
- 2+ years of Experience with REST API, Automation, and Integration using Python, Go
- Ability to assess networking security policies within multiple firewalls
- Working knowledge of microservices technology and experience with CI/CD tools - Jenkins, Gitlab, Chef, and Puppet is a plus
- "Self-starter" attitude and ability to troubleshoot independently
- Handle and respond to all cloud security incidents reported via ticketing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google)
- Strong understanding of certificate management, PKI infrastructure, and associated technologies, including experience with digital certificates, key management, and secure communication protocols
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent training, education, and experience in information / cyber security, computer systems, IT, etc. or equivalent military experience required
- CISSP, AWS , GCP certifications preferred
- PCNSE certification is a plus
What the job involves
- Palo Alto Networks is disrupting the Cyber Security industry
- We are looking for a Senior Cloud and firewall Engineer to join our Infosec team that owns, securing and delivering security for our Enterprise, SaaS, and Public Cloud security services
- With your networking, firewall, cloud, and development skills, you’ll design, build automation and integrate along with our secure programs – scale and secure our infrastructure and application in a Google Cloud Platform environment as well as collaborate with other team members
- In this role, you will provide technical leadership in the development of Security programs by helping to drive the disruptive vision, technology planning, and estimation
- Providing advanced operations and engineering support for critical systems and services, including application and security infrastructure on-prem and in the cloud
- Responsible for assessing and reviewing the security and cloud infrastructure on IT and production environment
- Coordinates with various teams to ensure appliances and services are configured with the correct posture to support business requirements
- In-depth knowledge of designing and implementing a Zero-Trust Network Architecture, including segmentation
- Continuous monitoring and improvement on the IT Support and accelerate scalability, reliability, and performance improvement in the product infrastructure
- Assist in maintaining strong oversight with cloud computing solutions to safeguard against undue risk presented by external entities
- Engage the community across multiple channels, looking to share, educate, and inspire - In particular, manage the strategic relationship with key security vendors in the Identity space
- Develop automation using SOAR tool on tasks that could be automated to improve efficiency of the team
- Work with different teams in unison outside the Security Fusion Center such as Vulnerability Mgmt, Network Teams, OS teams, Pen testing
- Understand urgency and security risk and respond to critical vulnerabilities and data exposures
- Perform traffic and port scans during an incident investigation
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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