QA Agent System Manager (Cortex XDR)

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. 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.FLEXWORK is an employee-centric reimagining of how we work. We built FLEXWORK based on employee feedback – it is about flexibility, trust, and choice whenever possible. It’s been a journey of disruption that has yielded the best of our values. We offer as much flexibility as possible, and choices that enable you to be most productive, including benefits that meet your needs and learning opportunities that you feel passionate about.Job DescriptionYour CareerWe are currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled QA Manager to lead our team in conducting non-functional testing, including system, compatibility, regression, and longevity testing. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our product and services by developing and implementing effective quality control processes.You will work closely with development teams to identify defects and address issues, as well as provide guidance and leadership to a team of QA engineers and analysts. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of non-functional testing methodologies and tools, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. If you are a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for quality assurance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Our product is advanced endpoint security software - identifying an attacker's techniques before any malicious activity could successfully run, which enables us to prevent many types of cyber-attacks, including zero-day attacks.More information about Endpoint Protection products can be found here.Your Impact

• Leadership - Lead, recruit, and inspire a team of QA engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and effective non-functional testing
• Strategy Development - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive non-functional testing strategies that align with project goals and customer expectations
• Test Planning - Create detailed test plans, specifying the scope, objectives, and methodologies for regression, compatibility, and longevity testing
• Compatibility Testing - Ensure software compatibility across various platforms, browsers, and devices to deliver a seamless user experience
• Longevity Testing - Develop and maintain test scenarios that evaluate the system's stability and reliability over extended periods
• Metrics and Reporting - Establish and monitor key performance metrics for non-functional testing, providing regular reports to stakeholders on test results, progress, and any potential issues
• Process Improvement - Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends

QualificationsYour Experience

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a senior QA leadership role (Endpoint security industry - Big advantage)
• Extensive knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Strong experience with test automation frameworks and practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent military experience required

Additional InformationThe TeamWe are the global cybersecurity leader, known for always challenging the security status quo. Our mission is to protect our way of life in the digital age by preventing successful cyberattacks. This has given us the privilege of safely enabling tens of thousands of organizations and their customers. Our pioneering Security Operating Platform emboldens their digital transformation with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in security, automation, and analytics. By delivering a true platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of change-makers like us, we provide highly effective and innovative cybersecurity across clouds, networks, and mobile devices.Our Security Operating Platform is built for automation. It is easy to operate, with capabilities that work together, so customers can prevent successful cyberattacks. They can use analytics to automate routine tasks so they can focus on what matters. We are known for continuously delivering innovations.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.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 ataccommodations@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.Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.