Your Career
Palo Alto Networks NGFW (Next Generation Firewall) group is looking for a seasoned and accomplished test / Automation engineer with experience in validating core networking & security features in the test engineering team. You will be part of a world-class software test engineering team that works on various ground-breaking security (On-Prem and Cloud) technologies / use cases. You will work with a multi- functional team of engineers solving interesting problems in the area of L2-7 / Cloud security.
We are looking for highly motivated engineers who have intellectual curiosity, love the challenge of solving complex problems with variable factors and creativity in obtaining solutions.We are looking for leaders who take ownership of their areas of focus and who are driven to pursue problems at every level. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture and we need engineers who can communicate at a high level and work well with multi-functional teams towards achieving a common goal.
Your Impact
- Responsible for testing of Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation firewall and features
- Develop, execute and automate test plans and test cases
- Develop tools and infrastructure to improve the quality and efficiency of testing
- Work closely with the Software Engineering, Product Management teams during product development from design to release
- Reproduce and debug issues found during and after software release
- Develop and maintain complex testbed environments
Qualifications
Your Experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience with a BS OR MS degree in Network and Security domain with Test Engineering experience in platforms,infrastructure and systems area or equivalent military experience required
- Prior experience in Test Engineering position
- L2-L3 network testing experience with knowledge of most common switching and routing protocols -Knowledge of L4-L7 layers is desirable
- Experience with bug tracking tools such as Jira and versioning systems like git is desirable
- Experience in networking equipment (routers and switches) and usage of test tools (ixia/spirent etc)
- Knowledge of Windows and Linux system set up and administration, Experience in virtualization and setting up ESXi or KVM based virtual machines is a plus
- Must be proficient in Python (or other similar) scripting and/or automation
Preferred Skills
- Experience testing network security products, preferably with firewalls and intrusion prevention
- Knowledge of encryption and tunneling protocol test methods
- Experience with open source test and Network traffic generating tools and good to have experience with typical test tools from Spirent, Breaking Point, and Ixia
- Experience setting testbeds in a Virtualization environment is desirable
- Exposure to Cloud Technologies (AWS,GCP,Azure or any other cloud)
Additional Information
The Team
Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.
We define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.
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.
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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between$119,700/yr to $193,600/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found
here.
