Security Engineer (Automation)

Job Description

Job Description

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!

Job Description

Your Career

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!

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 $102,000 / yr to $164,850 / 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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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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 [email protected].

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.