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Sr DevOps Engineer (Cortex)

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Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026
Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. 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.

Who We Are

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Description

Your Career

We are seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team, responsible for the management and optimization of cloud environments across AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure. The role also requires basic hardware knowledge, as it includes collaboration with IT teams during on-premise deployment processes. This role will primarily focus on building and maintaining cloud infrastructures for development and research purposes. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of various cloud platforms and will be responsible for ensuring smooth operation and scalability of development environments while also supporting research teams with cloud-based solutions.

Your Impact

  • Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure for development and research environments.
  • Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of cloud-based resources.
  • Collaborate with development, research, and DevOps teams to define cloud infrastructure requirements.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud environments. Monitor and optimize resource utilization to ensure cost-effective cloud solutions.
  • Provide support for cloud environment setup and management, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security.
  • Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and provide effective solutions to enhance environment stability.
  • Work closely with IT teams during on-premise deployment processes - basic hardware knowledge is required. Stay up-to-date with cloud trends, best practices, and new features within AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure.

Qualifications

Your Experience

  • 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, specifically with AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure.
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms and their services for development and research purposes.
  • Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar. Experience managing cloud networking, storage, and security in non-production environments.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
  • Solid experience in working with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Basic knowledge of hardware and IT infrastructure, with experience collaborating with IT teams during on-premise implementations.
  • Experience working in an agile environment is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure are a plus.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Stackdriver, Azure Monitor).

Additional Information

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.and downtime.

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 $0 - $0/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

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.

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