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

We’re looking for a Communications Manager to support the Network Security organization as the principal communications advisor to the leader and their leadership team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for executive and internal communications for the EVP of Products, Network Security and his leadership team - for our largest R&D organization. 

You are passionate about technology and innovation and the people behind them. You enjoy turning complex and technical products & features into compelling (and understandable!) stories, and you’re able to pivot quickly from audience to audience. As part of the Global Communications team, you’ll be a key point of contact across organizations, ensuring the right narratives are told across multiple channels. 

Your Impact

• Serve as the principal communications advisor to the EVP of Network Security and his leadership team

• Ensure NetSec initiatives are successfully and consistently communicated to employees and stakeholders to drive alignment and clarity

• Responsible for the development and execution of the NetSec Quarterly all hands and other related team meetings.

• Manage executive’s external speaking presence, in conjunction with the PR team, including social media strategy and speaking engagements - inclusive of Keynote preparation

• Plan, edit, and develop content for a variety of channels, audiences and media, including: the intranet and Slack, external blogs, customer presentations and messages, incident/crisis response-related communications, and external keynotes, including responsibility for a regular NetSec Internal Newsletter

• Manage the EVP of Network Security Products external profile, including social media strategy; and speaking engagements (in partnership with PR/Analyst Relations/Social teams)

• Ensure messages around NetSec products and priorities are consistent across all media and departments of the organization

• Establish ongoing metrics - measure everything to ensure success, and pivot early and often 

Your Experience 

• 8+ years communications experience, in cybersecurity, tech and AI preferred - proven internal and executive communications background is essential

• Highly organized and self-motivated individual who will oversee timely, first-rate execution

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey business strategies and complex technologies to audiences in simple, compelling ways (writing exercise required)

• Strong team player and creative thinker 

• Undaunted by tight, last-minute deadlines; pro at juggling multiple initiatives and executing with speed in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Experience across G-suite, strong presentation creation skills, AI tools for content creation and optimization.

• Strong team player and creative thinker 

• Track record of building strong relationships with and advising senior leaders

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity 

• Understanding of enterprise technical services organizations helpful but not required

• Ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders

• Ability to work under pressure to adhere to tight, last-minute deadlines

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity

The Team

Step into a marketing role at Palo Alto Networks, where your innovation drives global impact against escalating cyber threats in this era of AI. You'll seize the unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge strategies and compelling content while collaborating with industry-leading experts in the fast-paced cybersecurity landscape. Here, your creativity directly contributes to a safer digital future for everyone, fostering your growth and development in this ever-evolving market.

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 $126000 - $202500/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.