Technical Program Manager (InfoSec) - Santa Clara - HQ

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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career 

Your Career Our Information Security team is seeking an early-career Technical Program Manager to coordinate and implement information security projects. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in dynamic environments, embraces continuous learning, exhibits a positive attitude, and excels at teamwork.

Your Impact 

• Improve and automate processes for the technical program management team.

• Lead smaller-scale security initiatives across various teams.

• Develop and present key metrics in accessible formats to measure the success of strategic programs and initiatives.

• Author clear functional specifications for critical projects to facilitate effective technical discussions among stakeholders.

• Gain deep understanding of the relevant systems, including their limitations, scalability, constraints, and architectural rationale.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 2-3 years of experience as a software developer or QA engineer in a sizable engineering team.

• Basic understanding and experience in technical program management.

• Proven ability to manage and prioritize team backlogs.

• Excellent skills in delivering clear, concise, transparent, and insightful status updates to team members, executives, and diverse stakeholders.

• Skilled in resolving project conflicts and establishing effective resolution paths.

• Working knowledge of Python, Java, Shell scripting, and awareness of emerging AI technologies.

• Working knowledge of tools like JIRA (or similar bug tracking software) and Tableau (or comparable data visualization tools).

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent training, education, and experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Systems, IT, or related fields.

Additional Information

The Team

Imagine ensuring security for a cybersecurity leader. Joining our Information Security team offers a rare chance to collaborate with some of technology's sharpest minds. Our global teams are at the forefront, defending against cyber threats. We share a unified mission, motivated by the profound impact of securing our digital way of life. Be part of a dynamic, energetic team that embraces challenges and passionately resolves security vulnerabilities to protect privacy.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $94000 - $153000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes