Senior IT Systems Engineer: Google Workspace & Security Automation

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Sr Staff IT Systems Engineer to own enterprise IT platforms, automate processes, and strengthen security posture.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Information Security and other teams to maintain and enhance critical systems, including Google Workspace and related email/security infrastructure. The role emphasizes hands-on admin work, automation, change management, and proactive problem solving to keep services reliable and secure across the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT systems or similar
• Strong enterprise Google Workspace administration experience
• Scripting skills in Javascript, Python, or Google Apps Script (GAM)
• Experience with formal change management processes and incident response leadership

Responsibilities

• Administratively manage Google Workspace environment and user lifecycle
• Secure and manage Google Workspace email channels and gateways
• Respond to IT issues via ServiceNow with timely resolutions
• Collaborate with Information Security to implement security configurations
• Identify AI-driven self-service opportunities to improve efficiency
• Apply change management procedures and lead incident response
• Drive initiatives with requirements, project plans, and resource management

Skills

IT infrastructure

Automation scripting

Incident response

Change management

Tools

Google Workspace

ServiceNow

SendGrid

Proofpoint

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Sr Staff IT Systems Engineer to own enterprise IT platforms, automate processes, and strengthen security posture.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Information Security and other teams to maintain and enhance critical systems, including Google Workspace and related email/security infrastructure. The role emphasizes hands-on admin work, automation, change management, and proactive problem solving to keep services reliable and secure across the