Sr 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! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary 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. We are looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are. Job Description Your Career We are seeking an experienced Senior Service Desk / Field Engineer to join our IT Service Desk team. You will serve as a technical expert and a key contributor to the delivery, optimization, and automation of end-user support and workplace technology services. You’ll take full ownership of complex issues, implement scalable support solutions, and partner with global IT teams to strengthen system reliability and user experience. This role blends hands-on technical execution with strategic problem solving and process improvement. You will primarily support the local site while collaborating with global operations teams across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Your Impact Advanced Troubleshooting: Lead the resolution of high-impact and complex technical issues across desktop, network, and SaaS environments. Perform in-depth root cause analysis and implement long-term remediations. Service Ownership: Manage and optimize key end-user services, including Google Workspace, endpoint management (Mac, Windows), collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack), identity management (Okta, CyberArk), and secure access (VPN). Automation Leadership: Design, develop, and maintain advanced automation scripts and workflows (PowerShell, Python, or similar) to reduce manual effort and improve service metrics. Infrastructure Collaboration: Partner with network, systems, and security teams to support local IT infrastructure, site onboarding, and operational readiness for new technologies. Field Engineering Excellence: Lead field support operations for your site, including workstation provisioning, network connectivity, A/V systems, and executive-level support. Process & Documentation: Author and maintain advanced knowledge base articles, support runbooks, and team SOPs that promote global consistency and knowledge sharing. Continuous Improvement: Analyze Service Desk trends, identify service gaps, and propose technical or procedural improvements to increase efficiency and reduce ticket volumes. AI & Data-Driven Insights: Use AI-assisted tools to enhance incident triage, automate common workflows, and proactively identify opportunities for system optimization. Mentorship & Collaboration: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and field technicians within the local and global Service Desk teams. Qualifications Your Experience Professional Background: Typically requires a BA/BS in Information Technology or equivalent and 5–7 years of progressiv ... (truncated, view full listing at source)