Technical Business Intelligence Intern

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.

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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.

Disruption is at the core of our technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. We’re changing the nature of 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.

Your Career

Our global internship program trains the next-generation of cybersecurity talent across a range of specializations, from threat intelligence to information security, engineering and marketing. Interns and recent graduates can learn about the tech inclusive hiring industry from leading thinkers, grow their professional networks, and be part of a career-defining experience.

Join Palo Alto Networks and the Technical Solutions organization as an entry-level Intern for the Technical Business Intelligence (TBI) team and gain hands-on experience in the fundamentals of data analytics and business intelligence. This is an exciting opportunity for a current student to apply their quantitative knowledge to real-world scenarios, develop core analytical skills, and contribute to meaningful data projects within the organization. You will work alongside experienced data professionals, support ongoing analytics initiatives, and learn the practical aspects of transforming raw data into actionable insights.

Our Summer Internship Program from May-August provides you:

• 1:1 mentorship
• Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity
• The opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects
• Connections to other recent grads, and employees across the company as well

as our leaders

Your Impact

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Gather, organize, and analyze operational data to create and update reports and analytical dashboards (utilizing tools such as Google Sheets, Tableau, or Looker Studio) to support data-driven decisions
• Process Improvement: Contribute to identifying operational inefficiencies and documenting business processes, aiming to improve efficiency through basic scripting (e.g., SQL, Python) or automation solutions
• Strategic Contribution: Assist with special projects and collaborate cross-functionally to help ensure data integrity and support data governance best practices
• Clear Communication: Prepare and communicate data findings, metrics, and project updates clearly to stakeholders
• Enhance Collaboration: Support meeting coordination, including preparing agendas and notes, to facilitate effective teamwork within the Technical Business Intelligence group
• Leverage Technology: Utilize tools, including AI, to increase efficiency in data processing and daily operational tasks
• Provide Operational Support: Assist with day-to-day data tasks, addressing basic tool access issues, and providing valuable support to allow senior technical operations analysts to focus on strategic objectives

Your Experience

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, preferably pursuing a major in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related quantitative field
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Possesses quantitative/qualitative abilities, a data-driven mindset with attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity to structure complex data problems and translate raw information into actionable insights
• Technical Aptitude: Basic exposure to or a strong willingness to learn data visualization and analysis tools (such as SQL, Python, Google Sheets/Excel, Tableau, or GCP BigQuery)
• Proactive & Results-Oriented: A highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational and excellent time management skills, adept at managing simultaneous projects and deadlines within a fast-paced, matrixed environment to influence the business
• Effective Communicator & Tech-Savvy: Communicates clearly, seeks understanding before creating recommendations, and demonstrates proficiency using tools like Google Suite and AI/LLMs in daily tasks
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Prior knowledge of cyber security is a plus
• 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
• Requirements – To apply, you must be pursuing a 4-year Undergraduate Degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above, a 2-year Master’s Degree or a Doctorate degree and returning to school in the fall. You must have the authorization to work within the United States.

The Team

Our Technical Solutions team collaborates with large organizations around the world to accelerate platform adoption and ensure long-term customer success. As part of our Technical Solutions organization, you find fulfillment in empowering our technical sellers with access to AI-driven tools and automation, demos and sandboxes, design and deployment guides, and comprehensive technical training and certifications, with the ultimate goal of maximizing their effectiveness as a technical seller and enabling them to solve the most complex security challenges.

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 year in school, 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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $()/hr to $()/hr.

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 .

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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.