Senior IT Field Engineer

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters. Job Summary Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Service Desk / Field Engineer to join our IT Service Desk team. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality, hands-on support for end-user technologies, local office infrastructure, and collaboration tools. You will partner closely with teammates across multiple global regions while primarily supporting users and systems at your local site. You’ll play an active role in enhancing support processes, implementing automation, and ensuring every employee’s technology experience is seamless and secure. Your Impact End-User Support: Deliver responsive, customer-focused IT assistance for software, hardware, and collaboration system issues, including Google Workspace, Zoom, and Slack. Root Cause Analysis: Troubleshoot, identify systemic issues, and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and ticket volume. Service Ownership: Maintain and support core services, including Google Workspace, endpoint management (macOS, Windows), networking, VPN, and access management tools (Okta, CyberArk). Process Improvement: Update documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles to ensure consistency across the global service desk team. Automation & Scripting: Develop or modify automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, or similar) to streamline routine tasks and improve operational efficiency. Field Engineering Support: Provide on-site support for end-user devices, conference room A/V setups, office network connectivity, and workstation provisioning. Customer Experience Excellence: Communicate effectively and empathetically with users, ensuring timely resolutions and a positive support experience. AI & Innovation: Experiment responsibly with AI technologies to assist with troubleshooting, data collection, and proactive issue detection. Qualifications Required Qualifications Professional Background: Typically requires a BA/BS in Information Technology or equivalent, hands-on experience in a Service Desk or Field Support role. Technical Skills: Proficiency in areas such as Google Workspace administration, endpoint management, Zoom, and identity/access management tools. System Knowledge: Knowledge of supporting macOS and Windows devices, SaaS applications, VPN, and enterprise collaboration platforms. Automation Aptitude: Working knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar) or using automation tools to streamline IT operations. Customer Focus: Proven commitment to exceptional user support, balancing empathy, technical accuracy, and efficiency. Continuous Growth: Naturally curious and proactive in adopting new support technologies and improving daily IT operations. Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 . 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. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.