Associate IT Admin

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.

Who We Are

We 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 few!

At 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.

Your Career

As a member of our IT Desktop Support Team, you will be a key technical resource for our local and remote colleagues. You will leverage your multitasking abilities and expert communication skills to provide exceptional support, resolving a wide range of computer hardware and software issues. We are looking for an analytical and agile professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is dedicated to delivering timely and effective solutions.

Your Impact

• Provide comprehensive IT support for all aspects of user account setup, system maintenance, software patching, antivirus management, and system imaging.

• Perform break/fix support for both PC and Mac platforms, video conference equipment, printers/copiers, phone systems, and other IT hardware.

• Manage your individual workflow and ticket queue effectively using our IT ticketing system.

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and escalate complex issues to senior staff when necessary.

• Support mobile users on both iOS and Android platforms.

• Develop and maintain productive, professional relationships with all users, including executive staff.

• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend support as needed.

Your Experience 

• A strong service-oriented mentality, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

• 4 years technical experience with Windows 11, macOS, Google Suite, and Microsoft Active Directory.

• Experience with system imaging, VPN, basic networking, and network connectivity, including `802.11x.

• Demonstrated knowledge of PC and Apple hardware, as well as mobile devices (iOS/Android).

• Recent experience using remote access tools such as MS Remote Desktop and Zoom to support a remote workforce.

• Proficiency in using AI-driven tools (e.g., Copilot, Gemini) for both reactive troubleshooting and proactive automation. This includes querying AI assistants to rapidly generate solutions and scripts, as well as applying AI to automate routine processes like user onboarding and patch management.

The Team

The Employee Success Team is responsible for building and supporting technology that creates positive experiences for our employees. Our priority is to ensure all our offerings are user-friendly and easy to understand. We thrive in a high-performance environment, driven by individuals who are determined to find solutions. Our team is committed to achieving new levels of technical excellence, and we are intrinsically motivated to deliver our best work to date

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $66000 - $106500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’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  [email protected].

Palo 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.