Principal Automation Engineer (Cortex XDR)

Company DescriptionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.Disruption is at the core of our technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. We’re changing the nature of work from benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, togetherJob DescriptionYour CareerWe are looking for a highly technical individual to join our Cortex XDR Agent team as a principal Automation Engineer.The team builds the foundation of the Cortex XDR endpoint agent, from security modules to server communication and task management.We believe automation tests are a critical part of the product release cycle. As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for automating and maintaining tests in Python 3. You will be involved in feature and test designs, and work closely with developers, product management and other QA members. Your ImpactDevelop on all the leading platforms both on End points - Windows, Mac, Linux And Cloud - AWS (Amazon web services), GCP (Google cloud platform), Microsoft Azure and kubernetesParticipate in full product release cycles, from feature design to version releaseAutomate tests in Python 3Maintain existing automatic tests and investigate failuresLearn new features and technologies in a relatively short amount of timeQualificationsYour Experience8+ years of experience using an Object-Oriented programming language (Python)Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming design conceptsSkilled in diagnosing and solving complex problems while providing detailed technical analysisKnowledge of continuous integration, automated tools, and best practices in automation – an advantageExperience with testing network related products - an advantageSecurity background in general and security programs knowledge in particular – an advantageExcellent communication and interpersonal skills in both Hebrew and EnglishAttention to details and high behavioral standardsAbility to work independently and as part of a team, work under pressure and maintain focus and a sense of humorAdditional InformationThe TeamOur engineering team is at the core of our products and 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 CommitmentWe’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.Palo Alto Networks is evolving and changing the nature of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, 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 [email protected].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#LI-SS2Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.