Staff Network Security Engineer (Information Security) - US Citizen Job at Palo Alto Networks, Boston, VA

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  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Boston, VA

Job Description

Our MissionAt 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 AreIn 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 SummaryThe TeamInformation Security - We’re not your ordinary Information Security team. We’re a diverse group of security professionals who challenge the status quo in order to protect Palo Alto Networks and our customers. Driving innovation on the Information Security team of the fastest-growing high-tech cybersecurity company is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined by the brightest minds in technology, and our global teams are on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.Job SummaryAs a Staff Network Security Engineer on our Enterprise Security team, you will play a critical role in protecting the infrastructure behind our Enterprise, SaaS, and Public Cloud environments. You will leverage your expertise in networking, firewalls, and cloud platforms to design secure, scalable solutions and drive the automation of security controls. This is an opportunity to provide technical leadership, contribute to strategic planning, and work on complex challenges at scale, making a meaningful impact on the future of cybersecurity.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced network and cloud security engineering support across on-premises (GCP, AWS) and cloud environments, ensuring secure and compliant infrastructure.Design and implement secure, Zero Trust network architectures, including network segmentation, identity-based access controls, and firewall policy management.Ensure security controls meet FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 requirements by supporting implementation and continuous monitoring activities.Develop and enforce hardened security baselines for infrastructure components like VMs, containers, and firewalls, aligning with CIS Benchmarks and internal policies.Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams including Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering, and SREs to integrate security controls into infrastructure and deployment workflows.Develop and maintain automation using SOAR and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to streamline security operations and ensure consistent control enforcement.Support incident response efforts for network or cloud security events, including investigation, containment, root cause analysis, and documentation.Prioritize and remediate critical vulnerabilities and data exposure risks in cloud and network environments using a risk-based approach.Qualifications Required Qualifications5–8 years of hands-on experience in network and infrastructure security engineering.2+ years of experience managing enterprise firewall technologies, with strong working knowledge of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).2+ years of experience securing cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including native security controls and multi-cloud connectivity.Experience supporting or operating in public sector or FedRAMP-aligned environments, with familiarity implementing controls aligned to NIST 800-53.Proficiency with scripting and automation using Python or Go, including experience with REST APIs and Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform).Strong understanding of IP networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, and hybrid cloud networking design.Preferred QualificationsProfessional certifications such as CISSP, PCNSE, AWS Security Specialty, or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer.Experience securing and integrating Microsoft Active Directory (AD) environments, including Group Policy management and hybrid identity federation.Working knowledge of PKI and certificate lifecycle management.Experience supporting audit and compliance activities for SOC 2 or ISO 27001.Compensation DisclosureThe 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.$127,600.00 - $206,525.00/yrOur 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.SummaryLocation: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters; Boston, United States of AmericaType: Full time

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