Physical Security Technology Deployments Specialist

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

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 Summary

Palo Alto Networks is the fastest-growing security company in history and a four-time Gartner Magic Quadrant leader for our innovation and ability to execute. Named a best place to work by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, we offer the chance to be part of an important mission: ending breaches and protecting our way of digital life. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual, then this job may be for you!

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NYSE: PANW), is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. We are looking for a talented Physical Security Technology Deployments Specialist to help us elevate our physical security posture by implementing state-of-the-art security technologies. As the Physical Security Technology Deployments Specialist, you will engage in highly technical projects, including the design, installation, and programming of new security system components; evaluation of the latest physical security technologies; and improving the efficiency and efficacy of our technical security program.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing physical security systems and components. This includes programming and commissioning new installations, developing and maintaining engineering documentation, and supporting security technology evaluations to ensure the safety and security of our facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing physical security systems and components.

• Programming, testing, and commissioning of new physical security systems installations.

• Developing and maintaining systems engineering documentation, including as-builts, programming sheets, and playbooks.

• Ensuring compliance with established Service Level Agreements for requests submitted by stakeholders.

• Administering and maintaining security systems data sources.

• Supporting security technology evaluations performed by the Technical Security Programs team.

• Generating ad-hoc reports such as card access activity and equipment inventories.

• Maintaining the physical security systems spares inventory.

• Generating physical security device layouts in accordance with our Physical Security Standards.

• Generating scopes of work for new system installations.

• Conducting technical site surveys where necessary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in physical security systems deployment and maintenance.

• Experience administering access control systems and Avigilon video management systems.

• Experience with Mercury Security hardware components.

• In-depth knowledge of physical security technologies and concepts.

• Basic telecommunications networking knowledge (IP addressing, subnetting, TCP/IP, HTTP).

• An Associate’s Degree in electronics, electrical or computer systems, or four years of relevant field experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to accomplish projects with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in basic G Suite tools (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides).

• Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to break down a complex problem into its primitives.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments and ensure projects are tracking to deliverable dates.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and handling confidential information.

• Demonstrated ability to remain professional at all times with all levels of the company.

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.

$98,000.00 - $157,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.