Senior Cloud Security QA & Automation Engineer

Palo Alto Networks; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Senior QA Engineer to own the QA strategy for our cloud-delivered security services. You will lead end-to-end testing, covering functional and performance aspects, to ensure enterprise-grade security and reliability.

In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams across design, development, deployment, and customer success to uphold the highest standards. 10+ years of experience, strong automation, and cloud technology exposure are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity, networking, and related areas.
• Strong Python (or similar) scripting and automation skills.
• Experience with TCP/IP and L4-L7 protocols.
• Hands-on experience with traffic generation/test tools.
• Knowledge of Next-Gen Firewalls and IPS engines.
• Exposure to Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/CE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the QA strategy for end-to-end testing across cloud services.
• Ensure quality, reliability, and scalability of cloud security services.
• Collaborate with design, development, deployment, and customer success teams.

Skills

Python scripting

Test automation

SQA methodologies

Networking protocols

Linux/Windows

AI-assisted testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE

Tools

Spirent

BreakingPoint

Ixia

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Senior QA Engineer to own the QA strategy for our cloud-delivered security services. You will lead end-to-end testing, covering functional and performance aspects, to ensure enterprise-grade security and reliability.

In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams across design, development, deployment, and customer success to uphold the highest standards. 10+ years of experience, strong automation, and cloud technology exposure are required.