Staff Network Security Engineer - Cloud & Zero Trust

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 127,600 - 206,525; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Restricted stock units

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Staff Network Security Engineer to protect infrastructure in cloud and on-premises environments. This role focuses on designing secure network architectures and automating security controls. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in network and cloud security, familiarity with firewall technologies, and excellent scripting skills.

The position offers a competitive salary, ranging from $127,600 to $206,525 annually, and emphasizes a collaborative work environment. Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in network and infrastructure security engineering.
• 2+ years managing enterprise firewall technologies, with strong knowledge of Palo Alto Networks.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation using Python or Go.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering support for network and cloud security.
• Design secure Zero Trust architectures and implement necessary controls.
• Develop and maintain automation to streamline security operations.

Skills

Network security engineering

Cloud security

Firewall technologies

Scripting (Python/Go)

Zero Trust architecture

Tools

Palo Alto Networks NGFW

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Staff Network Security Engineer to protect infrastructure in cloud and on-premises environments. This role focuses on designing secure network architectures and automating security controls. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in network and cloud security, familiarity with firewall technologies, and excellent scripting skills.

The position offers a competitive salary, ranging from $127,600 to $206,525 annually, and emphasizes a collaborative work environment. Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion is a core value.