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 an MBA Intern, you will own a high-visibility project from ideation to implementation.
Strategic Project Ownership: Lead a 10–12 week effort focused on a specific Cortex growth lever (e.g., customer upgrades, market sizing for a new segment, competitive displacement strategy, or AI-driven GTM optimization).
Executive Partnership: Architect business strategies in partnership with Cortex leadership, preparing insights for executive and board-level updates.
Data-Driven Insights: Conduct rigorous analysis (using Salesforce, Tableau, or SQL) to identify business gaps and propose programmatic responses.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between Product, Marketing, and Sales to ensure GTM readiness for new launches or sales plays.
The "Path to Win": Develop narratives and collateral that help our global sales teams navigate complex deals in the cybersecurity market.
Qualifications
Current MBA Student: Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program, returning for your final year after the summer.
Pre-MBA Experience: 4–6 years of professional experience, ideally with a background in management consulting, corporate strategy, and/or B2B tech.
Analytical Rigor: Ability to turn messy data into a clear story. Experience with analytical tools (Tableau, Excel, etc.) is a plus.
Cybersecurity Interest: Passionate about how AI and SaaS are changing the security landscape.
Execution Mindset: Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels to drive progress.
Logistics
Location: Hybrid / Santa Clara, CA (HQ)
Duration: 10–12 weeks (Summer 2026)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on location and experience.
Qualifications
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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.