Technical Support Engineer
Palo Alto Networks · India · full time · On site · January 24, 2026
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Job Description
Job Summary
You will work firsthand with our valued customers to address their complex post-sales concerns where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of many factors. You’re a critical thinker in understanding the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. You’ll enjoy networking with key contacts outside your own area of expertise, with a strong capability of detailing difficult technical issues to both non-technical and technical professionals.
You will regularly participate in technical discussions with multi-functional teams, creating an environment of transparency that ultimately leads to better products, better working environments, and better cybersecurity. Your quick thinking and support to our clients provides the fast assistance they need to keep their environments secure – which means you’ll need to move quickly, thoughtfully, and provide technical assistance as needed (often, in high pressure situations).
Key Responsibilities
Provide Technical Support to customers and partners
T3-technical support role who will be handling escalations from the front line and Tier 2 technical support teams within Palo Alto networks
Provide configurations, troubleshooting, and best practices to customers
Manage support cases to ensure issues are recorded, tracked, resolved, and follow-ups are completed in a timely manner
Provide fault isolation and root cause analysis for technical issues
Preparing detailed RCA documents for official submissions to customers
Publish Technical Support Bulletins and other technical documentation in the Knowledge Base
Review of technical documentation for training materials, technical marketing collateral, manuals, troubleshooting guides, etc.
Working with engineering on filling bugs and working with product teams on feature requests
Working on Hot / Risk technical escalations from the region or other theaters
Lead case swarming and training sessions for frontline teams
Willing to work in flexible and varying shift times, including weekends and evenings
Qualifications (Additional Job Description)
Preferred Qualifications
More than 3 years of customer-facing technical support experience
Expertise with Remote Access VPN solutions, IPSEC, PKI & SSL, TCP/IP, Authentication Protocols (LDAP, RADIUS etc.)
Experience working with networking technologies: ARP - LACP - 802.1Q - STP - routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) on IPv4/IPv6
Experience working with Firewall Central Management Systems
Experience working with multi-factor authentication security system (tokens, certificates, CAC cards, and similar)
Working knowledge of Security services (IDS/IPS, Firewalls etc.)
Strong ability to independently debug broad, complex, and unique networks with mixed media and protocols required
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are required
Experience with Windows, Linux and MAC OS is a plus (Debugging, Editing Registries, Plist etc.)
Experience with Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper (Netscreen), and Fortinet products is a plus
Willing to work in flexible and varying shift times including weekends and evenings is a plus
Travel to customer sites in the event of a critical situation to expedite resolution as required (if needed) is a plus
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
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.
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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
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.
- Employer
- Palo Alto Networks
- Location
- India · On site
- Contract
- full time