Sr Staff IT Systems 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
Your CareerThe ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with highly innovative technologies. Your ImpactProvision, configure, and support resilient hybrid cloud deployment architectures using the automation frameworkCollaborate with development teams to ensure applications are production-ready, scalable, and reliable from the outsetManage CI/CD platform, Linux infrastructure, and collaborate with other SREs to deploy and maintain the automation framework, perform capacity planning, and create and review operational runbooks.Set up critical infrastructure and develop tools and frameworks to automate operational tasks, including the deployment of machines, services, and applicationsParticipate in Incident Command on-call rotation supporting critical applications and services.Conducts root cause analysis of critical business and production issues and drives future preventive measuresManage scalability, capacity planning, redundancy, and resiliencyMaintain service availability and performance SLAs based on business and product requirements.Contribute to documentation related to design, deployment, validation, and operationsDesign proactive service monitoring, alerting, and trend analysis of underlying infrastructure, and support the operations team in implementationEstablish end-to-end monitoring and alerting on all critical components of the application
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Qualifications (Additional Job Description)
Your Experience 6+ Years of system engineering experience on mission-critical, enterprise-level systems6+ years of experience using Infrastructure-As-Code to build large-scale environments, mainly on Linux platform (Ubuntu, SUSE, CentOS).3+ years of experience working with cloud environments, primarily Google Cloud PlatformDemonstrated Linux/Systems experience in a hybrid (cloud, on-prem) environmentStrong experience with CI/CD pipeline, GitHub, Jenkins, ArtifactoryMust have a strong foundation in Linux operating systems, Troubleshooting, Design, and ImplementationExpertise in configuration management with a framework such as Terraform, Ansible, and Helm.Experience using Infrastructure-As-Code to build large-scale environmentsExperience with Linux vulnerability management process and patchingMust have programming knowledge in Python/Bash/Perl/Go languages to automate infrastructure workflowUnderstanding of software development methodologies and practices, including agile development, continuous integration, and continuous deliveryUnderstanding of Network Firewalls, load balancers, and complex network designsExperience in monitoring technologies like Datadog, Nagios, Graphite, Cacti, and Grafana.Understanding Kubernetes, container lifecycle, and troubleshootingHands-on knowledge of high-availability approaches such as load balancing, failover, clustering, and disaster recoveryExcellent problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skillsPassion, drive, energy, a sense of humor, and a great attitude
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.
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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