Security Engineer (Automation)

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

FLEXWORK is an employee-centric reimagining of how we work. We built FLEXWORK based on employee feedback – it is about flexibility, trust, and choice whenever possible. It’s been a journey of disruption that has yielded the best of our values. We offer as much flexibility as possible, and choices that enable you to be most productive, including benefits that meet your needs and learning opportunities that you feel passionate about.

Our Approach to Work

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Job Description

Join Palo Alto Networks as a Security Engineer, where you'll push the boundaries of SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) within our Security Operations Center (SOC). You'll design, test, and build advanced automation playbooks using our XSIAM product, showcasing how to revolutionize traditional SOC practices by eliminating manual processes.

In this role, you’ll be instrumental in demonstrating the power of automation within security operations, helping Palo Alto Networks protect its global infrastructure while setting new industry standards for SOC efficiency and innovation.

Your Impact

• SOAR Playbook Development: Design, deploy, and maintain automation playbooks that enhance the SOC's ability to detect, respond to, and remediate security threats quickly.

• Innovation & Optimization: Develop creative solutions to accelerate security operations, reducing response times and improving incident management across the global organization.

• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality playbook deployment and provide feedback to XSIAM engineers and product managers.

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and maintain cloud-based tools and infrastructure operated by the automation team, ensuring smooth and effective operations.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience with SOAR platforms like XSIAM, XSOAR, Phantom, Tines, etc.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python scripting and experience in automation.

• Soft Skills: Strong communication, organizational skills, and a customer-focused mindset.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience (including military).

Additional Information

The Team

We’re not your ordinary Information Security team. We’re a diverse group of security professionals who challenge the status quo in order to protect Palo Alto Networks and our customers. 

Driving innovation on the Information Security team of the fastest-growing high-tech cybersecurity company is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined by the brightest minds in technology, and our global teams are on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects — centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we’re constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!

We are committed to bringing our FLEXWORK philosophy. You will be part of a global team and for many roles, we offer employee choice on work location (office or mostly from home) for most of our roles. 

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.