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Senior Physical Security Technology Deployments Manager

2 days ago Santa Clara, CA

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.

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Job Summary

Palo Alto Networks is the fastest-growing security company in history and a four-time Gartner Magic Quadrant leader for our innovation and ability to execute. Named a best place to work by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, we offer the chance to be part of an important mission: ending breaches and protecting our digital way of life. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual, then this job may be for you!

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NYSE: PANW), is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. We are looking for a talented Senior Manager to develop and lead our Physical Security Technology deployment program. As a Senior Manager, you will engage in highly technical projects, including the design, installation, and programming of new security system components; evaluation of the latest physical security technologies; and improving the efficiency and efficacy of our technical security program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define design, installation, and project management standards for our Physical Security Technology Expansion Program.
  • Ensure compliance with the standards and Service Level Agreements across internal team members and external service providers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to ensure on-time and on-budget project completion.
  • Program, test, and commission new physical security systems installations.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot physical security systems and components.
  • Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including as-builts, programming sheets, playbooks, templates, etc.
  • Support security technology evaluations performed by the Technical Security Programs team.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports (card access activity, equipment inventories, etc.).
  • Maintain the physical security systems spares inventory.
  • Generate physical security device layouts in accordance with our Physical Security Standards.
  • Generate scopes of work for new system installations.
  • Conduct technical site surveys, where necessary.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience designing, programming, and administering physical security access control and video surveillance systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of physical security technologies and concepts.
  • Basic telecommunications networking knowledge (IP addressing, subnetting, TCP/IP, HTTP).
  • An Associate's Degree in electronics, electrical or computer systems, or four years of relevant field experience, or equivalent combination of collegiate education and experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills - ability to break down a complex problem into its primitives.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments and ensure the projects are tracking to deliverable dates.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity.
  • Professional at all times with all levels of the company.
  • Ability to accomplish projects with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency in basic G Suite tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides).

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$141,000.00 - $227,500.00/yr

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.

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

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Clara, CA
Job ID: Palo_Alto_Networks-JR-016483
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-29T20:02:56

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led
    • Veteran founded/led
    • Asian founded/led

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