Systems Engineer

Palo Alto Networks

. Architect, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-native demo environments, use-case flows, and value framing for the product pillar .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,200 - $191,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Cloud Engineering and DevOps, with a strong focus on building and maintaining scalable cloud-native environments and automated provisioning pipelines. Proficient in identity and access management, infrastructure-as-code, and advanced system administration across diverse environments.

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Cloud EngineeringInfrastructure-As-CodeIdentity And Access Management (IAM)CyberArk Secrets ManagerContainerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)TerraformAnsiblePythonBashPowerShellCI/CD WorkflowsSystems AdministrationAutomated Lab/Demo EnvironmentsTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationSystems ThinkingCredibility Building

Tools & Technologies

CyberArk Secrets ManagerDockerKubernetesAutomation ScriptsCloud Environments

Industry Keywords

DevOpsSite Reliability Engineering (SRE)Solutions EngineeringEnterprise Security PlatformsTechnical Marketing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-native demo environments, use-case flows, and value framing for the product pillar
Contribute hands-on to infrastructure-as-code and automated provisioning pipelines
Create robust, automated, and ephemeral evaluation environments simulating complex, real-world customer architectures
Define technical evaluation use cases, success criteria, and best practices
Update evaluation guidance and automation scripts as the product evolves
Serve as technical lead for new product releases within the assigned pillar
Partner with Product and Marketing teams to provide technical tools, automation scripts, and stable cloud environments for scaled demonstrations
Monitor the health and adoption of shared technical environments
Identify execution gaps, environment instability, and technical friction
Drive corrective action through code refactoring, pipeline improvements, and infrastructure optimization
Partner with Product Management, Product Marketing, Technical Marketing, and GTM Strategy teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Solutions Engineering, or a related highly technical role
Deep hands-on expertise in identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management (PAM), or adjacent enterprise security platforms
Demonstrated experience deploying, managing, or integrating with CyberArk Secrets Manager (formerly Conjur) for secrets management and DevOps security workflows
Advanced strength with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and scaling distributed enterprise environments
Proven experience building, deploying, and managing infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Experience deploying, managing, or integrating AI tools and autonomous AI agents into cloud infrastructure or development workflows
Advanced system administration skills across Windows and *nix environments, with strong CLI proficiency and troubleshooting capabilities
Fluency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for automation, API integration, and CI/CD workflows
Experience architecting, supporting, or leading complex, automated lab/demo environments or sandbox platforms highly preferred
Strong systems thinking and ability to translate business strategy into scalable, automated technical execution
Ability to build credibility working with senior field architects, sales engineers, and cross-functional core engineering partners
Comfortable operating as a senior individual contributor in a fast-paced, highly technical matrixed environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills for explaining complex architectural designs to technical and business audiences
Must not require immigration sponsorship; the company will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Restricted stock units may be included
Bonus may be included
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability or special need