Senior technical support engineer

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 a Senior Technical Support Engineer, you will engage directly with our valued customers to address intricate post-sales concerns. Your role involves in-depth evaluation of multifaceted scenarios, employing critical thinking to understand methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networking with key contacts beyond your domain of expertise will be routine, and your knack for explaining complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical professionals will be a strong asset.You will actively contribute to technical discussions within cross-functional teams, fostering transparency that drives product improvement, enriches work environments, and enhances cybersecurity. Your prompt support for our clients ensures swift resolution to keep their environments secure. This requires you to move swiftly and thoughtfully, providing technical assistance even in high-pressure situations.Your ImpactOffer technical support to customers and partnersEffectively manage support cases from recording to resolution, including timely follow-upsConduct fault isolation and root cause analysis for technical issuesAuthor Technical Support Bulletins and other technical documentation in the Knowledge BaseReview technical content for training, marketing, manuals, and troubleshooting guidesTravel to customer sites for critical situations, expediting resolutions as neededProvide configurations, troubleshooting, and best practices to customersCollaborate with the Engineering team to influence product operabilityParticipate in weekend on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as requiredCommunicate complex technical issues effectively to internal and external stakeholdersQualificationsYour Experience A bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline or equivalent military experience 5 - 8 years or relevant work experienceProficiency with Windows OS, Linux OS, i OS, Android OS, and mac OS applications (Installation, troubleshooting, debugging), along with deployment tools (SCCM, GPO, AD, JAMF)Analytical troubleshooting skills in Linux, displaying problem-solving abilitiesStrong proficiency in software and infrastructure troubleshooting, testing, and debuggingIndependent troubleshooting ability in diverse, complex environments with mixed applications and protocolsFamiliarity with Internet-based technologies including DNS, Security, IP Routing, SSH, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, Email RoutingKnowledge of IP network technologies and performance monitoring/troubleshooting software tools (Datadog, Cloud Watch - advantageous)Intermediate knowledge of SIEM tools for parsing, correlation, data modeling, and dashboardsExposure to SIEM, vulnerability management tools, and firewalls Experience working in a collaborative, 24x7 uptime environment with on-call responsibilitiesComfortable collaborating across diverse cross-functional teams with open communicationPrevious experience in a customer-facing technical support role (Support Engineer) - advantageousAdditional InformationThe TeamOur technical support team is critical to our success and mission. As part of this team, you enable customer success by providing support to clients after they have purchased our products. Our dedication to our customers doesn't stop once they sign – it just evolves. Our technical team provides behind-the-scenes support to meet our customer's needs. As threats and technology evolve, we stay in step to accomplish our mission.Our 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.Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.