Sr Principal Software Architect- IGA (Idira)

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 As our Principal Architect for Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), you will be the visionary lead for our identity lifecycle management, compliance, and access control strategies. Design the integration approach between Palo Alto services and IGA and between the on-prem applications and the IGA cloud service. Join the IGA team to strengthen the overall IGA capabilities across Palo Alto and improve its scalability.

Qualifications A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, with demonstrated expertise in SaaS-based and On-prem software architecture. A collaborative technical leader who develops those around them and works constructively with peer architects to advance shared architectural goals. Strong track record of leading POCs and hands-on technical exploration to introduce new technologies and continuously advance the product architecture. A proactive, results-driven mindset with strong decision-making skills that balance architectural excellence and business priorities. Strong understanding of system integration design patterns, with the ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate technical risks. Experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, ECS, etc.) and/or serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with full professional fluency in English. Highly self-directed, with a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. A self-learner with a passion for exploring new technologies and sharing knowledge across