This role pays more than
78%
of similar roles. Most pay
$142,500–$195,275
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$202k
versus about
$169k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company offering network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection solutions.
Palo Alto Networks currently has
30 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$154,000–$249,500
across 27 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Network Security Engineer at Palo Alto Networks, you will lead the design and implementation of advanced network security architectures across our global infrastructure, driving strategic direction and technical leadership in enterprise-grade security controls. You will define and enforce comprehensive security policies, integrate security into all layers of network design, and proactively identify vulnerabilities to establish best practices. Utilizing Palo Alto Networks products and third-party platforms, you will champion automation using scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code frameworks like Terraform and Ansible. Additionally, you will mentor senior engineers, contribute to architectural standards, and foster a security-first culture while addressing complex network security incidents. This role requires 12+ years of experience in enterprise networking and network security engineering, expertise in Zero Trust architecture, cloud security models, and hands-on skills with firewall technologies, routing protocols, and automation tools.