• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex software systems on cloud platforms (GCP or AWS).
• Implement and maintain Identity and Access Management systems on top of OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, and LDAP.
• Develop web services using Node.js and frameworks like Hapi or ExpressJS.
• Manage and optimize infrastructure on Linux, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in distributed and cloud-based systems.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment and integration processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable and secure solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, promoting best practices and technical excellence.

Required Qualifications

• MS/BS in Computer Science or equivalent or equivalent military experience
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on system architecture and design.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (GCP or AWS) and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong experience in Node.js and frameworks such as Hapi or ExpressJS.
• In-depth knowledge of web service development and AuthN/AuthZ protocols (OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP).
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and tools, with experience in Linux, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Proven experience with network protocols (TCP, HTTP, DNS, TLS).
• Familiarity with cryptographic technologies (certificates, signing, encryption) and the ability to apply them effectively in secure system designs.
• Proficient at performance tuning to ensure the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of software systems.
• Extensive experience in building highly available distributed architectures.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• High degree of initiative and adaptability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

NA

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren’t shy about creating products to solve problems no one has tackled before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our engineering team is provided with an unrivaled opportunity to build the products and practices that will support our company growth over the next decade, defining the cybersecurity industry as we know it. If you see the potential of how incredible people products can transform a business, this is the team for you. If you don’t wait for directions, instead, identifying new features and opportunities we have to just get better, this is your new career.

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.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on your degree or progress toward degree, qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, the starting rate is expected to be $175,000/yr for the specific role.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes