Palo Alto Networks - Santa Clara, CA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Santa Clara, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At Palo Alto Networks, we are committed to being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. In this Swing Shift position, you will work from Monday to Friday, 12pm to 9pm PT, directly engaging with our valued customers to address their complex post-sales concerns. This role requires a critical thinker who can analyze situations or data, requiring an in-depth evaluation of various factors. You will be responsible for providing technical support to customers, partners, and Palo Alto Networks Tier 2 engineers through various communication channels including phone, email, and in-person interactions. Your role will involve collaborating with the Engineering Technical Assistance Center (ETAC) and Software Engineering teams to resolve customer issues effectively. You will need to have a thorough understanding of software release and bug cycles, as well as the ability to isolate root causes for product defects and reproduce customer issues in a lab environment. This position requires you to work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data is crucial, exercising judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results. You will also network with key contacts outside your area of expertise and regularly participate in technical discussions with cross-functional teams, contributing to a transparent environment that fosters innovation and better cybersecurity solutions. In addition to providing technical support, you will publish Technical Support Bulletins, conduct technical reviews for the Knowledge Base, and contribute to customer-facing forums and other technical documentation. Managing technical escalations and owning complex cases will be part of your responsibilities, as well as developing into a subject matter expert in at least one area. You will have visibility across the organization, and your leadership will be recognized throughout the company. Coaching and mentoring Tier 2 engineers will also be a key aspect of your role, ensuring that our technical support team continues to excel in providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Technical Support to customers, partners, and Palo Alto Networks Tier 2 engineers by phone, e-mail, and in person.
  • Work directly with ETAC and Software Engineering to resolve customer problems.
  • Have a thorough understanding of the software release and bug cycles.
  • Isolate root causes for product defects and reproduce customer issues in the lab.
  • Work on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
  • Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  • Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise and participate in technical discussions with cross-functional teams.
  • Publish Technical Support Bulletins and provide content technical review for the Knowledge Base.
  • Contribute to customer-facing forums and other technical documentation.
  • Manage technical escalations and own complex cases.
  • Conduct multi-vendor troubleshooting.
  • Develop into a subject matter expert in at least one area.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to Tier 2 engineers.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in a technical support role.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues to all levels and stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • In-depth understanding of networking concepts and experience with multi-vendor networking devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and traffic generators.
  • Experience with Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper (Netscreen), and Fortinet is a plus.
  • Expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VLAN, STP).
  • Strong experience with security protocols (e.g., IPSEC, SSL-VPN, NAT, GRE).
  • Experience with authentication protocols is a plus.
  • Ability to independently debug broad, complex, and unique networks with mixed media and protocols.
  • Industry certifications are a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with cloud networking solutions.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages for automation.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
  • Restricted stock units and stock options.
  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Employee wellness programs and mental health support.
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