Sr Staff IT Systems Engineer

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 take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Network Engineer, Enterprise & Campus  to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of Palo Alto Networks’ global wireless network infrastructure. Based at our Santa Clara headquarters, this role is central to delivering a secure, scalable, and high-performing campus network experience.

You'll work alongside a team of experienced network engineers and partner closely with IT security, infrastructure, and automation teams to build a next-generation wireless environment. We’re seeking someone who brings technical depth, creative problem-solving, and a passion for innovation—someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities shift quickly and impact is expected.

Your Impact

• Design, implement, and enhance wireless network architectures, ensuring security, performance, and scalability
• Integrate wireless solutions with broader network infrastructure and lead initiatives to improve performance and security
• Define and enforce wireless security controls, implementing advanced features like secure access and encryption
• Collaborate with IT security and network software teams to automate management, mitigate risks, and drive innovation
• Lead multi-quarter wireless network projects, from design through implementation and maintenance
• Mentor and lead the network engineering team, fostering knowledge-sharing and technical growth
• Resolve wireless network incidents, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders and collaboration with the incident management team

Your Experience 

• 10+ years of experience in fast-paced networking environments, specializing in wireless network design and implementation
• Extensive knowledge of wireless technologies and protocols, including Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax/ac/n, and RF design principles
• Expertise in wireless security controls and best practices, ideally with Palo Alto Networks platforms
• Proven ability to lead large-scale wireless network projects from conception to completion
• Practical experience applying AI/ML models to solve real-world business problems.
• Experience with CI/CD for configuration automation is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at resolving complex operational issues
• Familiarity with backbone network infrastructure (routing & switching) and its integration with wireless networks
• Experience with Routing and Switching from vendors like Arista or Juniper
• Wireless experience with Aruba and Integration with ClearPass is a plus

The Team

Working at a high-tech cybersecurity company within Information Technology is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll join the brightest minds in technology, creating, building, and supporting tools that enable our global teams to be on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.

We’re connected by one mission but driven by the impact of that mission and what it means to protect our way of life in the digital age. Join a dynamic and fast-paced team of people who feel excited by the prospect of a challenge and feel a thrill at resolving technical gaps that inhibit productivity.

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.

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 $131000/YR - $213500/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.