Principal Automation Engineer (Cortex XDR)

Company Description

Our Mission

At 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.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

Job Description

Your Career

We are looking for a highly technical individual to join our Cortex XDR Agent team as a Senior 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 Impact

Develop 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 kubernetes
Participate in full product release cycles, from feature design to version release
Automate tests in Python 3
Maintain existing automatic tests and investigate failures
Learn new features and technologies in a relatively short amount of time

Qualifications

Your Experience

8+ years of experience using an Object-Oriented programming language (Python)
Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming design concepts
Skilled in diagnosing and solving complex problems while providing detailed technical analysis
Knowledge of continuous integration, automated tools, and best practices in automation – an advantage
Experience with testing network related products - an advantage
Security background in general and security programs knowledge in particular – an advantage
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both Hebrew and English
Attention to details and high behavioral standards
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, work under pressure and maintain focus and a sense of humor

Additional Information

The Team

Our 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 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 [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.

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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.