Palo Alto Networks

DevOps Architect

Palo Alto Networks$173K — $279K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Massachusetts, US
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure or platform development.
  • Proficiency in Python, Groovy, and Bash.
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong background with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
  • Experience in managing complete application release cycles.
  • Familiarity with AI technologies and automation practices.
  • Solid knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

  • Define architecture for initiatives that enhance CI/CD productivity and security posture.
  • Design and maintain scalable, reliable internal tooling using infrastructure as code.
  • Mentor junior engineers and integrate best practices into team processes.
  • Oversee project management from initiation to delivery milestones.
  • Ensure high-quality code and stakeholder satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Engaging work culture focused on cybersecurity innovations.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentoring roles.
  • Flexibility in project management and ownership of outcomes.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in AI and cloud infrastructure.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are looking for a technical DevOps Architect to join a team of highly energized and professional engineers working on mission-critical systems in the red-hot cybersecurity industry. This position is focused on accelerating developer productivity across the CI/CD lifecycle by building platform-oriented application infrastructures and tooling, focused across security, governance, and R&D efficiency.

As part of your role, you will lead the design of features and infrastructure, collaborate with Product teams, and own the outcomes of your unit. You will participate in design, task-planning, and facilitating the professional growth of your fellow engineers, all while remaining hands-on.

Responsibilities:
  • Define architecture and requirements for initiatives focused on accelerating productivity across the CI/CD lifecycle and improving security posture.
  • Architect and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure internal tooling via infrastructure as code
  • Mentor and coach engineers, imparting wisdom and best practices into the team's DNA as a subject matter expert.
  • Ensure code quality, delivery timelines, and satisfaction of stakeholders across your work.
  • Manage projects from conception to delivery, including requirements gathering, planning work, and performing work.


Qualifications
  • 5-7+ years of hands-on technical experience working as an infrastructure or platform developer.
  • Significant development experience with the following: Python, Groovy, Bash
  • Deep knowledge and experience in cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (AWS Preferred)
  • Experience with Containers and Orchestrators (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, etc.)
  • Experience with CI/CD Tools and IaC languages (e.g. Jenkins, Git, Terraform, etc.)
  • Experience with building the full application release cycle (CI/CD).
  • Experience with being a power user of AI and building AI-based automations.
  • Knowledge of operating system administration (Both windows and linux)
  • Excellent design and analytical skills
  • Creative troubleshooting skills and out-of-the-box thinking
  • Experience aligning expectations across multiple stakeholders at multiple levels of the business.

Personal skills
  • Strong communication skills, team player
  • Open-minded and creative - a problem-solver.
  • A thorough and methodical approach to any task, ability to plan, conduct, prioritize, track and measure processes.
  • Decision-making skills: taking into account both architectural and business considerations, at times with incomplete information
  • Strong ability to use new technologies and understand them in depth through rapid self-learning.
  • Proactive by nature; internal drive for excellence and improvement.
  • Highly motivated, autonomous.
  • Fluent in English, good writing skills.

What makes you stand out:
  • Experience with MCP, AWS Bedrock, Agentic AI, or RAG solutions.
  • BA/BS in Computer Science
  • Experience in testing methodologies and developing tests (e.g Unit tests, integration tests, system tests)
  • Strong networking foundations (TCP/IP, DNS, Network Protocols, Routing)
  • Security principles and techniques (Risk management, Threat modeling, secure configuration)
  • Database usage experience and understanding
  • Experience with Agile development and practices
  • Professional certifications


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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$173,000.00 - $279,500.00/yr

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is an American multinational cybersecurity company with headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Its core products are a platform that includes advanced firewalls and cloud-based offerings that extend those firewalls to cover other aspects of security. The company serves over 70,000 organizations in over 150 countries, including 85 of the Fortune 100. It is home to the Unit 42 threat research team and hosts the Ignite cybersecurity conference.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks
Size
11,870 employees
Market Cap
$42.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$368.2 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+25.7%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ

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