COMPANY DESCRIPTION

YOU MUST HAVE THE AUTHORIZATION TO WORK WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT SPONSOR APPLICANTS FOR WORK VISAS FOR THIS POSITION.

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 have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish - but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

We’re changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.

JOB DESCRIPTION

YOUR CAREER

As a Selection & Assessment Intern, you will help PANW better understand what drives success in several business-critical roles, ensure interviewers and hiring managers are better enabled, and improve quality of hire and candidate experience by introducing thoughtful assessment and selection solutions. In addition, you will receive one-on-one mentorship, participate in fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity, and establish connections with other recent grads and employees across the company (e.g., PhD-level I/O practitioners, Data Analysts, Recruiting leaders, People Business Partners).

YOUR IMPACT

• Conduct job analyses to determine the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (e.g., competencies) required to succeed in critical roles across PANW
• Support the development and validation of custom assessment and selection solutions, with a particular focus on structured interviewing
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to design research studies and pilots focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the hiring process (e.g., hiring committees)
• Apply your knowledge of statistical concepts to evaluate the effectiveness of assessment and training-related initiatives
• Assist with project management of selection and assessment-related initiatives (e.g., develop project plans, facilitate team meetings, assist with change management efforts)
• Present to large audiences on selection and assessment-related initiatives and facilitate training to upskill the Talent Acquisition team, hiring managers, and interviewers

QUALIFICATIONS

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Currently pursuing a Ph.Din Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field (e.g., Organizational Behavior) -ABD status is preferred
• A foundational understanding of job analysis, competency modeling, structured interviewing, assessment development, and validation
• Experience with research design and hypothesis-driven data analyses to create actionable insights using working knowledge of statistical concepts and data analysis techniques
• Experience managing and analyzing structured and unstructured data using tools such as Google Sheets, R, and SQL
• Ability to think analytically and strategically
• History of being a self-starter, resourceful, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Willingness to work with cross-functional teams toward common goals
• Ability to communicate technical results to technical and non-technical audiences

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THE TEAM

Our People team at Palo Alto Networks works throughout the organization to enable...you guessed it, people. We’re one team - driven by one mission statement. Each piece matters, and within the people team, you are focused on enabling our teams to resolve the world’s most challenging cybersecurity threats.

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects - centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world.

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.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, the starting salary (includes on-target earnings = base + on target incentives for sales roles) is expected to be$25/hr for Colorado. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here .

COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR PALO ALTO NETWORKS JOBS

• Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
• Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
  • The job requires accessing a company worksite
  • The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
  • You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
• If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. With more than 85,000 customers, and a growing presence in over 150 countries, it’s a great time to join Palo Alto Networks and make a global impact. Our commitment to innovation in cybersecurity runs deep, inspiring us to seek new opportunities, new ways to collaborate, and new ways to make a difference.