Incident Commander

Our MissionAt 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.Who We AreWe take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a fewAt Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.Job DescriptionYour CareerAs an Incident Commander, you will be at the vanguard of our dedication to cybersecurity. Addressing the most pressing incidents for our customers, you hold a central position in solidifying our reputation as the go-to cybersecurity partner. This role demands proactivity, efficiency, an unwavering dedication to constant refinement, and a passion for customer satisfaction.Your primary responsibility will be to proactively stave off incidents & escalations. Should these incidents or escalations arise, you will be expected to respond without delay, ensure swift resolution, surpass customer expectations, and champion an environment of continuous growth and refinement.You will be tasked with constructing systems that have a cross-geographical reach, ensuring smooth operation from pilot phase right through to full-scale production. At all times, the aim should be to provide an unmatched customer experience, underpinned by consistency, pivotal metrics, and a systematic approach.Leadership and ownership of your domain will be crucial. We anticipate you to tackle challenges at every turn. Our culture is built on collaboration and seamless execution. Your role will be indispensable in elevating executive communication and fostering teamwork to achieve our collective objectives.Your ImpactCoordinate and lead response initiatives for the company's most pivotal incidents and escalations that impact our customersAs the Incident Commander (IC), demonstrate adept leadership, seamless coordination with global team, and technical prowess, promoting quick decision-making and enabling communication across diverse teamsLeverage your robust technical foundation to assess, prioritize, and oversee incidents effectively - Collaborate intimately with premier technical teams appropriate for each severity levelEngage and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders spanning various teams proficientlyHarness data to champion refinements in processes, fostering collaboration and growth across teamsManage the comprehensive incident progression, working closely with support, engineering, and field teams from the initial response to retrospective analysisDelve into incident solutions, conceptualize and evaluate theories, and pinpoint underlying causesDesign, build, operate key parts the E2E Incident management lifecycleQualificationsYour ExperienceBE/B.tech degree in Engineering or a related technical domain or equivalent military experience is desirablePossess 7 to 10 years in customer facing functions in support, success, product, or service delivery rolesPossess a minimum of 5 years' experience in handling significant incidents and escalations in a 24/7/365 environmentComprehensive knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, encompassing general routing/switching/security for both branch and data center architecturesExpertise in Remote Access VPN solutions, including IPSEC, PKI & SSLFamiliarity with Palo Alto Networks products is highly advantageousProficiency in Public Cloud, Microservices, Infrastructure as Code, and expansive metrics and monitoring systemsDemonstrable experience with Windows OS, Linux OS, and macOS-based applications (Installation, Troubleshooting, Debugging)Adeptness in providing architectural insights emphasizing fault tolerance and stabilityAn inclination towards a "tools-first" approach, prioritizing process efficiency and consistencyFamiliarity with systems like Salesforce, FireHydrant, JIRA, Blameless, PagerDuty, Tableau, and other AI/data-driven operations and workflow automation platformsUnderstanding of SLA, SLO concepts and how to achieve them consistently.Exemplary leadership and communication capabilities, with the finesse to engage various stakeholders and remain poised under stressSolid problem assessment and decision-making skillsThe ideal Incident Commander has a mix and background of customer management and broad and deep technical skills related in Security, Network, Customer deploymentsAdditional InformationThe TeamThe Incident Commanders are part of the newly formed Cross geographical/global Incident Management team under the larger Incident and Escalation Management organization as part of Global Customer Support and Service teams covering Palo Alto offerings of cybersecurity platforms, solutions.Team is responsible for managing and coordinating response efforts during incidents and critical escalations; the Incident Commander role (IC) ensures focused leadership, effective coordination, and streamlined decision-making during incident and critical escalation managementOur CommitmentWe're problem solvers that 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 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.