Security Automation Engineer

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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

our Career

In this role, you will own the entire testing flow for the product, from developing and maintaining tests to reporting results. You will shape the testing infrastructure by proposing and demanding new features, ensuring its alignment with evolving product needs. Additionally, you will manage the testing lifecycle for product versions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless and efficient process from initial testing to release. This high-impact position combines technical development, process management, and strategic decision-making, providing significant opportunities for professional growth and making a direct impact on the product's success.

Your Impact

Develop and maintain small testing tools and scripts using C, C++, and C# to facilitate comprehensive test coverage and automation on an existing in-house testing infrastructure.

Work closely with the development team to design and propose features or improvements needed in the existing testing infrastructure.

Oversee the entire testing flow, including planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring efficient and effective test processes.

Collaborate with other team members to refine and extend testing methodologies, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

Drive the testing process to ensure it adapts to evolving needs and aligns with team goals.

Innovate and implement tools to improve reporting and analysis, utilizing technologies and in-house developed systems.

Assume responsibility for production releases, serving as the final checkpoint before products are delivered to clients.

Qualifications

Your Experience

2+ years of experience in QA, IT Systems, or Technical Support roles within a technology company.

Proficiency in developing tools and scripts using C, C++, and C#.

Basic understanding of operating system components purposes and roles.

Strong analytical skills with experience in complex software technology flows.

Familiarity with Python is advantageous.

Knowledge of vCenter and virtualization technologies is advantageous.

Understanding of cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is advantageous.

Ability to work methodically and provide clear status updates.

Capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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.