Safety and Security Manager

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 Summary

• Creativity counts! Work with senior leadership - and ultimately every employee to translate company culture, values, and strategies into practical applications for safety and security - We don't want static "standards", but we do want to clearly articulate certain principles and guidelines, as well as a continuously-evolving collection of best practices
• Act as a business enabler, with a service-first mindset to keep all employees and visitors safe
• Drive development and delivery of security awareness programs for employees that are relevant and relatable
• Provide leadership, advice, and guidance to contracted security staff in achieving current and long-range strategic program objectives
• Act as a liaison within the community and local law enforcement to maintain awareness of current security issues
• Drive both cost and operational efficiency through the program as it scales
• Conduct frequent drills and audits to ensure we're delivering a best-in-class security program for our organization
• Be a champion for diversity and inclusion

• Minimum 3 years in a physical security role (risk management, loss prevention, emergency preparedness, military, law enforcement)
• Deep analytical skills, the ability to identify, articulate, and manage risk, and excellent written skills to report on both safety and security-related risks
• Superior language, written, and oral communication skills required
• General understanding of physical and technical security systems
• Comfortable leaning in to risk without sacrificing effective security response
• Comfortable with ambiguity