As part of the Network Security dataplane team, you are responsible for developing and innovating solutions for Palo Alto Networks next-generation Firewalls and Prisma Access Cloud. Specifically in the areas of network security, high throughput networking, next generation cluster and data plane architecture. You will also be responsible for innovation, developing proof of concept and productizing 'new' ideas by implementing them and collaborating with team members. Your Impact. Responsible for d... more details
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.Our Approach to WorkWe 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!At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!Job DescriptionYour CareerAs part of the Network Security dataplane team, you are responsible for developing and innovating solutions for Palo Alto Networks next-generation Firewalls and Prisma Access Cloud. Specifically in the areas of network security, high throughput networking, next generation cluster and data plane architecture. You will also be responsible for innovation, developing proof of concept and productizing 'new' ideas by implementing them and collaborating with team members.Your ImpactResponsible for development of NextGen Network Security Components and Protocols for State-of-the-art firewalls deployed at Enterprise, Data Center, Public/Private Cloud, and Service Provider environmentsDevelopment of features and architecture for NextGen Security Hardware and Virtual platforms in areas of Network Security/Threats and stateful TCP/UDP inspectionDevelop scalable flow architecture for packet processing pipeline for multi-core platformsDevelop scalable software solutions for a distributed session architecture spanning across a cluster of firewallsWork with multi-functional team members on feature requirements, including but not limited to Product Management, QA, Support, etcProduct visionary, ideas on competitive edge, Effective decision maker, take ownership and independently drive, lead tasks and assignmentsQualificationsYour ExperienceBS or MS Degree in Computer Science and 5+ years of work experience Strong technical knowledge in computer architecture and operating systemsExtensive hands-on programming skills in Go, PythonExperience in developing solutions in using Docker, and cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes and their technologies (Lambda functions, SNS/SQS etc.)Experience in building multithreaded concurrent and distributed systemsExposure to CICD pipelines and tooling such as Gitlab, Jenkins etc.Experience in delivering application performance monitoring visualizations with any of the following - ELK / New Relic / Datadog / Splunk/ GrafanaStrong knowledge of databases SQL, NoSQL, Time series, GraphDB etc.Knowledge of network stack, OSI and TCP/IP models L4 - L7Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsCan-do attitude and ability to take initiative and drive open issues to completionAttention to details and high behavioral standardsStrong leadership skills with a can-do attitudeAbility to work independently and as part of a teamNetwork infrastructure, Firewall, Load balancing concepts and Security implementations is a plusSecurity background in general and security programs knowledge in particular is a bonusAdditional InformationThe TeamWe are the Prisma Access SASE data plane team. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – deliver the best of security services on the cloud to prevent 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.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 qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $144,200/yr to $233,200/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. #LI-TD1Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
