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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$150,350–$243,050
across 30 roles with salary data.
The Principal Software Automation/Test Engineer (Prisma Access) joins the SASE group as a seasoned engineer within the SD-WAN team. This individual will work in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment to validate core networking and security features while contributing to all phases of end-to-end product and solution validation. Key responsibilities include improving QA processes and collaborating with DevOps and Technical Support teams to troubleshoot customer issues. The role requires expertise in standard TCP/IP protocols like ARP, IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, and IPSec VPNs, alongside experience testing enterprise routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP. Candidates must possess skills in Linux platform testing on x86 architecture, Python programming, RestAPIs, and performance characterization of networking products. Additional technical requirements include familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware ESXi and building complex networking testbeds for large enterprise networks.
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