Our MissionAt Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. 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.Your CareerAs a SQA Engineer you will be working on our Performance Team who automates testing using Python, executes performance tests and develops new test tools.
Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity
1:1 mentorship
Opportunity to contribute to one of the most critical aspect of company’s vision
The opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects
Connections to other employees across the company as well as our leaders
Your Impact
Build automation Frameworks for, HW, Cloud, and Virtualization test environments
Responsible for performance testing of our next-generation firewall platforms
Build and maintain complex test environment
Develop and execute test plans and test cases
Develop tools and infrastructure to improve the quality and efficiency of testing
Work closely with the Software Engineering, Product Management teams during product development from design to release
Reproduce and debug issues found during and after software release
Develop and maintain complex test bed environments
Your Experience
Able to design, monitor and administer a scale-able, development and test automation system: From test integration to automation framework with proficiency in Python is a must
Hands-on experience with Python, Linux, MySQL, and Networking.
L2-L3 network testing experience with knowledge of most common switching and routing protocols
Knowledge of L4-L7 network layers and protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP and SSL
Knowledge of setting test beds and testing in a Virtualization environment, including cloud platforms AWS, Azure, GCP etc.
Experience with typical test tools from Spirent, Breaking Point, and Ixia is a must
Experience testing network security products, preferably with firewalls and intrusion prevention is a plus
Knowledge of encryption and tunneling protocol test methods is a plus
Experience with bug tracking systems such as Jira is a plus
Provide innovative insight to better the reliability, scale-ability, and maintainability of systems
Create and execute automated and manual test plans and maintain accurate documentation of results and process
Knowledge of Windows and Linux system set up and administration is a plus
BS/MS degree with minimum 6+ years of experience in the networking security industry, or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required
The Team Our engineering team is at the core of our products – 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 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 accommodations@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.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 $124600 - $195000Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
