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

This role will oversee the HQ campus in Santa Clara and reports directly to the Director of Global Safety & Security Operations.

This is an in office role in our HQ, Santa Clara, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Creativity counts! Work with senior leadership – and ultimately every employee to translate company culture, values, and strategies into practical applications for safety and security - We don’t want static “standards”, but we do want to clearly articulate certain principles and guidelines, as well as a continuously-evolving collection of best practices

• Act as a business enabler, with a service-first mindset to keep all employees and visitors safe

• Drive development and delivery of security awareness programs for employees that are relevant and relatable

• Provide leadership, advice, and guidance to contracted security staff in achieving current and long-range strategic program objectives

• Act as a liaison within the community and local law enforcement to maintain awareness of current security issues

• Drive both cost and operational efficiency through the program as it scales

• Conduct frequent drills and audits to ensure we’re delivering a best-in-class security program for our organization

• Be a champion for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a physical security role (risk management, loss prevention, emergency preparedness, military, law enforcement)

• Deep analytical skills, the ability to identify, articulate, and manage risk, and excellent written skills to report on both safety and security-related risks

• Superior language, written, and oral communication skills required

• General understanding of physical and technical security systems

• Comfortable leaning in to risk without sacrificing effective security response

• Comfortable with ambiguity

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.

$117,000.00 - $189,000.00/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.