Sr Staff FedRAMP Security Engineer (Information Security)

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 flexibility 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 personalization and 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 three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. 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 and thrive, together!

Job Description

Your Career 

We're seeking a FedRAMP Security Engineer to spearhead enterprise security initiatives with a primary focus on ensuring the security of our infrastructure and adherence to FedRAMP regulations. The ideal candidate will lead the implementation of robust security measures to safeguard our systems, networks, and data.

Your Impact 

• Identify security issues, develop practical solutions considering regulatory requirements and business impact
• Develop and execute comprehensive security strategies to fortify enterprise systems against cyber threats
• Lead efforts to align security practices with FedRAMP compliance standards, proactively identifying and addressing gaps in security controls
• Architect security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption technologies, and identity/access management systems
• Conduct routine security assessments to proactively identify opportunities for technical improvements, vulnerabilities and mitigate risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into development processes and infrastructure design
• Stay updated on emerging security threats and technologies, ensuring proactive measures are in place to mitigate potential risks
• Act as a subject matter expert on security and compliance issues, representing the organization in discussions with clients, auditors, and regulatory bodies

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent military experience required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security
• Deep understanding of enterprise security principles, cybersecurity practices, and technologies
• Extensive knowledge of FedRAMP compliance requirements and processes, including ConMon, STIGs, SRGs
• Proficiency in cloud security principles and experience securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with implementing DOD Cloud Security requirements is a plus
• Hands-on experience with deploying and operating security tools such as SIEM, DLP, WAF, and endpoint security solutions
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks Products (Prisma Cloud Compute, XSIAM, etc) is a plus
• Proven track record of leading security assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSP are advantageous
• Strong commitment to safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information and systems
• Ability to meet FedRAMP and DOD citizenship and residence requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent training, education, and experience in information / cyber security, computer systems, IT, etc.

Additional Information

The Team

Serious mission, fun culture; We’re not your ordinary Information Security team.  We’re a diverse group of security professionals that embraces challenging the status quo in order to protect Palo Alto Networks and our customers.  They say it’s the people you work with that make you want to go to work