Security Consulting Automation Developer (Unit 42)

Company Description

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.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with personalization and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office with some flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate on the industry’s best cybersecurity solutions together!

Job Description

Your Career

The Security Consulting Automation Developer will forge a tight-knit partnership with the Project Manager, Business Applications & Programs, jointly spearheading the design, construction, and meticulous management of Unit 42’s highly customized Planview Adaptivework (Clarizen) instance and other automation platforms. This pivotal role is dedicated to driving the automation of critical business and project operations within the Global Consulting Operations (GCO) team, ensuring efficiency and seamless functionality across the business. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Business Operations and work closely with the GCO leadership team, cross-functional stakeholders, and Unit 42 senior leadership. 

Your Impact

• Support, qualify requirements, and ensure integration of Unit 42’s Planview instance with various internal and external platforms collaborating with, and providing direction and scope to, cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Create customized reports, views, custom fields, etc. in Unit 42’s reporting platforms and train stakeholders
• Maintain accuracy of project data by creating and performing validation processes and gaining deep knowledge of Unit 42’s Planview instance
• Document existing and new workflows, including updating configuration changes and provide knowledge transfer to teams
• Design, develop, and maintain system configuration and integration tools for Consulting teams at the direction of Unit 42 leadership
• Collaborate with Unit 42’s Business Operations team, leadership team and cross functional stakeholders on a consistent basis
• Use existing platforms to develop dashboards, custom workflows, actions, and forms
• Harden Unit 42’s existing automation interface and support API integrations with systems like SFDC and SAP
• Create technical specifications and collaborate with the IT team on multiple system integrations

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education or equivalent military experience required
• 3+ years of Project/Product Management experience required
• Proficient with Planview Adaptivework scripting language  or similar PS Automation tools including configuration and customization
• Working knowledge of HTML, SQL, REST APIs, CSS and JavaScript
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLookup functions
• Tableau, or similar business intelligence and reporting software, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) competence
• Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize projects with competing deadlines, and effectively problem-solve
• Ability to coordinate and productively collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders demonstrated through written and verbal communication
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent multitasking ability and quick adaptation to new technologies
• Experience with Google Workspace, SalesForce, LucidChart and SAP a plus
• Analyst background and experience is advantageous
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced security firm environment
• Ability to work nights and weekends if needed

Additional Information

The Team

Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team.  Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highe