Software Engineering Manager (Cortex) at Palo Alto Networks

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of engineering management experience, preferably leading platform or infrastructure teams
Strong technical background in Linux operating systems, system processes, networking, and on-prem deployments
Proven expertise with container technologies (e.g., Docker) and Kubernetes in production environments
Experience with VM-based infrastructure, customer-hosted applications, and lifecycle management
Knowledge of secure system design, security engineering best practices, and vulnerability management
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to deliver complex initiatives across cross-functional teams
Demonstrated success in developing and retaining technical talent
Experience integrating container-based systems with cloud platforms. (Preferred)
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Helm. (Preferred)
Knowledge in Debian systems, Rabbitmq, Redis. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead and scale a high-performing engineering team building a containerized on-prem platform for hybrid deployment models
Drive architecture and implementation of the Cortex platform for on-prem collectors and actors
Ensure platform interoperability across virtualization platforms and operating systems
Oversee integration with Cortex Cloud and ensure reliability in customer-hosted environments
Define and manage execution of technical roadmaps, working closely with product, security, and infrastructure teams
Establish strong security engineering practices across platform components
Guide the adoption of modern DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for container-based development
Support team growth through mentorship, coaching, and structured talent development

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ContainerizationDevOpsCI/CDSecurity EngineeringPlatform ArchitectureCloud IntegrationVirtualizationScalability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What are the required skills for this Engineering Manager role?

Required skills include 3+ years of engineering management experience, strong technical background in Linux, system processes, networking, and on-prem deployments, proven expertise with Docker and Kubernetes in production, experience with VM-based infrastructure, knowledge of secure system design, excellent project management skills, and success in developing technical talent.

What are the company's core values?

The company's values are disruptive innovation, collaboration, execution, integrity, and inclusion.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has 3+ years of engineering management experience leading platform or infrastructure teams, expertise in container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, strong Linux and networking background, and proven success in talent development and cross-functional project delivery.

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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