Senior Staff IT Systems Engineer, Palo Alto Networks
$131-213.5k
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
Be an early applicant
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$131-213.5k
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
- The ideal candidate will be passionate about an operations role that involves deep knowledge of both the application and the product, and he/she will also believe that automation is a key component to operating large-scale systems
- 7+ Years of Windows system experience on mission-critical, enterprise level in a complex, highly virtualized enterprise environment - Experience with Linux will be a plus
- Extensive knowledge (7+ years experience) of implementing and supporting Microsoft Windows technologies (2008/2008R2/2012/2012R2 Server Operating Systems)
- Expert knowledge of development and implementation of GPOs, Server hardening and Microsoft Clustering technologies
- Expertise in implementing and deploying VMware ESX, VMWare Virtual Center, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Horizon)
- Experience working with cloud environments such as Amazon AWS, Azure, O365 etc
- Experience in working with various block/file storage arrays and iSCSI based Storage Area Networks (Fabric Management)
- Familiarity with Splunk would be a plus
- Must have a passion for automation, experience with PowerShell, Ansible or similar configuration management tools to manage infrastructure as code
- Experience with automated monitoring and software distribution (LANDesk\JAMF advantage)
- Good understanding of Network, Firewalls, load balancers, and complex network designs
- Passion, drive, energy, a sense of humor and a great attitude!
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Technology or the equivalent combination of work experience required or equivalent military experience required
What the job involves
- We are looking for a talented full stack infrastructure engineer with a mix of software and systems knowledge who will be responsible for overall supportability and maintainability of critical IT Infrastructure and applications
- As a member of a senior technical staff consisting of experts in many adjacent areas (Windows, Linux, VMWare, SQL, Storage), you will be part of the next generation IT Infrastructure team working on business critical IT initiatives
- Support systems infrastructure, hardware, and software, including: analysis, planning, design, development, implementation, provisioning, upgrade and day-to-day operations
- Create best practices and take charge of build decisions, infrastructure and systems software design on larger, more complex systems to achieve strategic objectives
- Execute Detail Design tasks, create associated deliverables and advise on right-sizing decisions for infrastructure, software solutions, and services
- Automate monitoring and other workflow processes to increase efficiencies for projects and operations
- Deliver complex projects or phases of significant projects by being the main technical owner and by coordinating the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
- Performs repairs, maintenance and upgrades of existing systems using solutions in accordance with standard operating procedures Investigates and resolves matters of significance
- Provide L3 (Highest level) of technical support by handling systems-related issues
- Manage and support Active Directory (Directory Services, DFS, DNS, GPO)
- Be the subject matter expert for VMware ESX, Horizon, Microsoft 2008/2012, Clustering and other related technologies
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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