Principal Software Engineer (Cloud Security QA) at Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in Public and Private Cloud Security testing and automation
  • Strong understanding of cloud security principles and technologies
  • Experience with test strategy, test plan, execution, and automation
  • Ability to model complex network deployments
  • Experience working with partners, customers, support teams, development teams, and product management teams

Responsibilities

  • Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on test execution, quality, and speed
  • Utilize experience in customer deployments and network operations to model networks
  • Lead and participate in all technical phases of the product QA cycle
  • Analyze, test, and model Palo Alto Networks top customer’s deployments
  • Increase the reliability of products and solutions in complex deployment scenarios

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cloud SecurityQA EngineeringTest AutomationDevOpsTest StrategyTest PlanningTest ExecutionPublic CloudPrivate Cloud

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Required experience includes Public and Private Cloud Security testing and automation, strong understanding of cloud security principles and technologies, test strategy, test plan, execution, and automation, ability to model complex network deployments, and working with partners, customers, support teams, development teams, and product management teams.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Palo Alto Networks?

The company fosters a collaborative environment that values in-person interactions, disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, and inclusion, with a results-oriented culture focused on test execution, quality, and speed.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Software Engineer role?

A strong candidate is a seasoned cloud security software QA engineer with experience in Public and Private Cloud Security testing and automation, leading all phases of the product QA cycle, modeling complex deployments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Palo Alto Networks

Provides cybersecurity solutions and services

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks provides a variety of security solutions aimed at protecting organizations from cyber threats. Their products include firewalls, cloud security solutions, and advanced threat detection systems, which help secure both on-premises and cloud environments. The main components of their offerings are the Strata network security platform, Prisma cloud security suite, and Cortex AI-based security operations platform. These tools work together to manage identity and access, and to prevent modern web attacks. Unlike many competitors, Palo Alto Networks combines hardware, software, and subscription services, allowing clients to receive ongoing updates and support to stay protected against new threats. The company's goal is to ensure that businesses and government agencies can safeguard their digital assets and sensitive information effectively.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$63.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

FLEXBenefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Development
Financial: Traditional & Roth 401(k) options
Time Off
Other Perks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Skyflow in cloud security.
Former executive's move to Tenable may intensify competition in India and SAARC.
Rise of open-source security firms like Endor Labs challenges proprietary solutions.

Differentiation

Palo Alto Networks offers a comprehensive cloud-native application protection platform.
The company provides advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions like the Cortex platform.
Palo Alto Networks is a leader in Zero Trust architecture for cybersecurity.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud-native security aligns with Palo Alto's Prisma Cloud offerings.
AI-driven cybersecurity solutions enhance threat detection, benefiting Palo Alto's Cortex platform.
Palo Alto recognized as a leader in SASE solutions, boosting market position.

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