Recruiting Specialist

At Palo Alto Networks Bangalore we have Recruiting Specialist role to support US region on Hybrid i.e. 3 days work from office along with two-way cab facility + night shift allowance - work timings are from 6pm IST till 2am IST.

This position is on contract for a year, on Vendor / Third Party Payroll.

Long term and renewable contract year on year, basis business requirement and performance.

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.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. 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.

FLEXWORK is an employee-centric reimagining of how we work. We built FLEXWORK based on employee feedback – it is about flexibility, trust, and choice whenever possible. It’s been a journey of disruption that has yielded the best of our values. We offer as much flexibility as possible, and choices that enable you to be most productive, including benefits that meet your needs and learning opportunities that you feel passionate about.

Our Approach to Work

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks® is the fastest-growing security company in history and a seven-time Gartner Magic Quadrant leader for our innovation and products. As a global cybersecurity leader, we challenge the status quo with a mission to protect our way of life in the digital age by preventing successful cyberattacks. The result? We’re changing the world as we know it. Are you ready for a meaningful career in a dynamic, creative, and collaborative environment? If so, your next job is here.

We’re looking for a Recruiting Specialist to lead front end recruiting efforts. This role encompasses the beginning stages of the hiring process—from partnering with business leaders on position strategy and candidate requirements to developing sourcing strategies, and assessing top talent.

Are you eager to join an experienced, collaborative team that’s passionate about our success? As a member of our global Talent Acquisition team, you’ll be responsible for identifying, assessing, and delivering uniquely qualified candidates for one of the most innovative companies in the world. Your focus will be on providing outstanding customer and candidate experiences, fostering lasting relationships, and working closely with our People team colleagues worldwide.

As the gatekeeper of our culture, you will uphold our high quality bar for talent and ensure that every candidate aligns with Palo Alto Networks’ values of execution, collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and disruption.

Your Impact :

Collaborate closely with US based recruiters in PST while also partnering with hiring managers to understand and define the skills, backgrounds, and experiences required for various roles

Develop and execute the front end recruitment process ensuring that candidates meet or exceed our high hiring standards

Stay up to date on industry trends, top talent, and competitive landscape - Implement innovative recruitment strategies to stay ahead of market demands

Develop and manage a robust pipeline of candidates, including passive candidates, and ensure effective engagement and a world class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process

Conduct thorough candidate assessments and present well-researched candidate slates

Maintain a high quality bar for talent, ensuring every candidate aligns with our cultural and operational standards

Ensure ATS / CRM are kept up to date with the most accurate information for reporting purposes and to help the org and business make the best decisions possible

Constantly seek new ways to learn and adapt to evolving recruitment strategies and the changing landscape of cybersecurity talent - Maintain an aptitude for learning and applying new recruiting tools and techniques

Demonstrate the ability to push forward and navigate roadblocks, turning setbacks into learning opportunities while driving recruitment success

Manage administrative tasks as needed such as coordinating recruiting events

Your Experience

5+ years of recruitment experience with US clients, preferably in hardware / software companies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work PST hours

Proficiency with modern recruiting systems and tools

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

Resilient, adaptable, and skilled at storytelling / presentation

Our Team

Our recruitment team is at the core of building our talent pool – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our recruiters don’t shy away from building strategies to attract talent to solve problems no one has pursued before.

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

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.