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IT Software Engineer

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Staff IT Software Engineer

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who

We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values:
Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

The Team Working at a high‑tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll join the brightest minds in technology, creating, building, and supporting tools and enabling our global teams on the front line of defense against cyberattacks. We’re connected by one mission but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age.

Join a dynamic and fast‑paced team of people who feel excited by the prospect of a challenge and feel a thrill at resolving technical gaps that inhibit productivity.

Job Summary We are looking for a dynamic and highly technical Network Security engineer to join our fast‑paced, high‑growth organization. This role requires expertise in Network Security products and services. The ideal candidate will drive the architecture, implementation and support of network security solutions. This individual will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and network security solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain network security architectures and security controls
  • Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures
  • Configure and manage network security devices (firewalls, IPS / IDS, etc.)
  • Troubleshoot network security issues and implement solutions
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to other IT staff
Qualifications (Additional

Job Description )
  • Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in technical, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent military experience required
  • 8 to 12 years of experience in network security roles, with a focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures
  • Experience with security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CCIE Security) is a plus.
  • Extensive experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, SASE security etc.)
  • Experience with security protocols and standards (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, AD etc.)
  • Experience with designing, deploying, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Palo Alto VM Series, and Physical Firewalls
  • Experience designing and integrating with Panorama
  • Experience designing and integrating with Prisma Access
  • Working knowledge of routing ( OSPF / BGP) & switching
  • Strong understanding of network security concepts and best practices.
  • Familiarity with cloud security concepts and technologies
  • Soft Skills:

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
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…

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