Sr Staff / Principal Site Reliability Engineer- Network & Security Operations

Palo Alto Networks

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$154,000–$249,500 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $202k
$124k most similar roles pay here $263k

This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$209,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $202k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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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 30 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $154,000–$249,500 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Staff / Principal Site Reliability Engineer- Network & Security Operations

As a Senior Staff or Principal Site Reliability Engineer at Palo Alto Networks, you will join the Network and Security Operations team to ensure the reliability of enterprise, partner, and customer-facing services. Your primary responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining global compute infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible for automation, while also ensuring system uptime and security incident response. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to manage project deliverables and provide on-call support. The role requires expertise in cloud orchestration (GCP), firewall technologies, shell scripting, DNS/DHCP, and Microsoft AD infrastructure, along with strong analytical and communication skills for translating business requirements into technical specifications. This position demands a hands-on approach to solving complex issues under tight deadlines while maintaining robust security measures across the network.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement IT infrastructure compute components using Terraform and Ansible.
  • Install and maintain software infrastructure for routers, load balancers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Perform network security design and integration to protect information systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
  • Implement controls and procedures to safeguard IT infrastructure from security threats.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in IaC and infrastructure automation using Terraform & Ansible.
  • Expert knowledge in cloud orchestration on GCP with GKE/EKS.
  • Proficient in designing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
  • Advanced expertise in firewall technologies, including PANW firewalls, VPNs, and routing.
  • Strong analytical skills for translating business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Excellent communication skills for writing network and security documentation and guidelines.
  • Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support and manage project deliverables effectively.

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