Software Test Engineer in (Cloud Security QA)

Your Career

We are the Threat Prevention & AppID QA team. Our QA 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. 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.

Your Impact

• 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 QA team is provided with an unrivaled opportunity to deliver quality 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

Your Experience

• 4+ years of relevant experience, with a BS or MS degree or equivalent military experience required
• Software Development or QA experience in the cybersecurity, networking and related areas
• Experience in writing test plans and test cases, strong knowledge of SQA methodologies, tools and procedures
• Strong experience with Python (or other similar) Scripting and/or automation
• Experience  in standard TCP/IP protocols such as ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP & IPSec VPNs
• Strong experience in L4-L7 protocols (HTTP, SSL/TLS, SMTP, POP3, DNS, LDAP)
• Experience with open source test and Network traffic generating tools and good to have experience with typical test tools from Spirent, Breaking Point, and Ixia
• Knowledge and experience of next generation firewall and its IPS engine is a plus
• Exposure to Cloud Technologies (AWS,GCP,Azure or any other cloud) is a plus

The Team

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. 

Compensation Disclosure

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 $104000 - $169500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

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.