Thursday, January 2, 2025
Joining Palo Alto Networks in Japan
Simply put, my role is to propose the best security solutions to our customers. I understand their needs and challenges, then advance the proposal by conducting product demonstrations and addressing technical questions. The goal is not just to sell a product but to ensure that the customer fully understands and leverages the value of the product to drive their business forward while protecting their information assets. I have primarily built my career as a network and security engineer. In my previous company, I gained experience in planning, designing, building, and maintaining backbone and cloud networks for data centers and cloud infrastructure nationwide. Later, I transitioned to a pre-sales engineer role, focusing on security products for virtualized networks and environments.
I was considering a career change when I had the opportunity to meet with a recruiter. At that point, I didn’t know much about Palo Alto Networks, but the recruiter took the time to explain the company’s vision, the necessary skills, and the future direction in detail, which helped me smoothly progress through the interview process. While the interview process involved more steps than other companies, I believe it was a thorough and multifaceted approach to assess candidates and avoid any mismatches.
On my first day, I was able to set up my PC and access almost all internal systems. Before joining, I was concerned about the multiple layers of security software on my PC slowing it down or making systems hard to use, but I was surprised by how easy and user-friendly the systems were. I had expected a trade-off between security and convenience, but I was pleased to find that the company had managed to provide both effectively. The company presentation focused less on past achievements and more on the forward-thinking approach and the drive to continuously challenge new areas, reinforcing Palo Alto Networks' commitment to being a leader in the cybersecurity industry. The company's vision and direction were clearly communicated and seem to be well understood across the entire organization. Additionally, the environment for learning and training is excellent, enabling me to systematically acquire the necessary product knowledge and security expertise.
Life at Palo Alto Networks over the Past Six Months
The managers and team members were very warm and welcoming, allowing me to settle in quickly. The team's collaborative and supportive atmosphere is strong, and regular internal networking events provide an opportunity for open communication and idea exchange. As a result, I have been able to communicate smoothly with colleagues. The work-life balance is also excellent, as the company ensures a clear separation between work and personal time. After work, it’s common to go out casually for drinks with colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. While staying up to date with new technology can be challenging, I can easily reach out to colleagues both domestically and internationally via chat for assistance, allowing me to move forward with my work regardless of my tenure at the company.
A Message to Future Candidates
Cybersecurity requires specialized technical skills, but the demand for security expertise is growing rapidly across all industries, as it’s no longer possible to run a business without considering security. Palo Alto Networks' strength lies in its ability to solve customers' challenges with cutting-edge technology. Working alongside talented engineers globally to protect businesses from cyber threats is an incredibly rewarding role. As a company that is always growing, your career will also develop and improve here. I look forward to working with like-minded individuals.
パロアルトネットワークスのキャリア体験談
こんにちは、井上一清(Issei Inoue)です。現在、パロアルトネットワークスのトヨタ事業本部ソリューション技術部でソリューションコンサルタントとして働いています。この記事では、私のキャリアや入社後の体験を振り返りながら、パロアルトネットワークスで働く魅力をご紹介していきます。
お客様の課題解決をミッションに
私の主な業務は、お客様に最適なセキュリティソリューションを提案することです。ただし、単に製品を販売するのではなく、お客様のビジネスを発展させるためにセキュリティの価値を理解していただき、それを活用していただくことが重要だと考えています。課題を深く理解し、それを解決するためのデモンストレーションや技術的な質問への回答を通じて、信頼を築きながら提案を進めています。
私のこれまでのキャリア
私は主にネットワーク・セキュリティエンジニアとしてキャリアを積んできました。以前の職場では、全国規模のデータセンターやクラウド基盤のネットワーク企画・設計・構築・運用保守を手掛け、ネットワーク仮想化技術やセキュリティ製品のプリセールスエンジニアとしても経験を積んでいます。こうした経験から、テクノロジーの力で企業の課題解決に貢献することにやりがいを感じてきました。
パロアルトネットワークスでの入社体験
スムーズなオンボーディング
入社初日に、PCのセットアップが完了し、すぐに社内システムを利用することができました。セキュリティ企業ゆえにシステムの煩雑さを心配していましたが、実際は非常に使いやすく、セキュリティと利便性のバランスが見事に取られていることに驚きました。さらに、会社のビジョンや進むべき方向性が明確に示され、全社員がその方向性を共有していることを強く実感しました。
丁寧な面接プロセス
面接では多くのステップがありましたが、候補者をしっかり見極めるためのプロセスだと感じました。事前に会社のビジョンや求められるスキルを詳しく説明していただいていたおかげで、不安なく進めることができました。
充実した入社後のサポート
入社から6ヶ月、チームメンバーのサポートや温かいコミュニケーションのおかげで、スムーズに業務を進めることができています。フラットな環境で意見交換がしやすく、オンオフの切り替えも明確です。仕事後にリラックスして同僚と飲みに行ける雰囲気も魅力的です。
応募を検討している方へのメッセージ
セキュリティ分野は専門的な知識が必要ですが、昨今ではどの業界でもセキュリティが欠かせない時代です。パロアルトネットワークスでは、最先端の技術でお客様の課題解決に取り組みながら、優秀でグローバルなエンジニアとともに働くことで、自分自身の成長も実現できます。挑戦し続けたいという思いを持つ皆さんと、一緒に働ける日を楽しみにしています!
一緒に働きませんか?
パロアルトネットワークスでは、進化するサイバー脅威からお客様を守るため、そしてさらなる事業拡大を目指すために、新しい仲間を募集しています。
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Join Palo Alto Networks in Japan.
- Professional Services Engineer - XSIAM Chiyoda, Japan
- Sr Principal Professional Services Engineer Chiyoda, Japan
- Sr. Professional Services Engineer- XSIAM Chiyoda, Japan
- Senior Professional Services Consultant - XSIAM Chiyoda, Japan
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