Director, Product Management - Threat AI Detections

Cisco•Milpitas, CA

22h•$230,100 - $374,100•Remote

About The Position

The application window is expected to close on: 07/24/2026. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This position is open to remote work, preferred candidates will be based in Milpitas, CA or Fulton, MD. Meet the Team Cisco Talos is one of the world's most trusted cybersecurity intelligence organizations, delivering AI and ML-powered threat intelligence, threat detection, protections and threat hunting capabilities across the cisco portfolio. Talos combines the expertise of world-class researchers, analysts, incident responders, and engineers to protect organizations against sophisticated cyber threats and nation-state adversaries. As Cisco continues to accelerate AI-driven security innovation, we are seeking a Director of Product Management, Threat AI Detections to lead the strategy, execution, and scaling of AI-powered detection technologies across Cisco Security products and platforms. Your Impact This role sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, threat intelligence, cybersecurity product strategy, and cross-functional leadership. The successful candidate will help define the future of AI-driven threat detection and real-time in line protections and play a key role in closing emerging security gaps related to AI agents and next-generation attack techniques. Responsibilities include: Define and Drive AI Detection Strategy Develop and execute a multi-product strategy for AI-powered threat detections and protections. Scale Talos' proprietary AI and machine learning capabilities to stay ahead of sophisticated cyber threats and nation-state adversaries. Identify emerging threat trends and translate them into detection and protection capabilities across Cisco's security portfolio. Own the Product Lifecycle Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI and ML detection engines and protection services, from ideation and experimentation through production deployment and eventual retirement. Define and measure success through coverage, efficacy, performance, adoption, and customer outcomes. Drive continuous innovation while balancing operational excellence and scalability. Drive Portfolio Integration Lead the integration of Talos AI detections and protections across Cisco Security products and platforms. Create a unified intelligence-first customer experience across network, cloud, endpoint, identity, and AI security solutions. Partner across engineering, data science, product, and security teams to define common data models, telemetry requirements, and detection frameworks. Collaborate with ecosystem partners, SIEM, SOAR, and Cisco Cloud control and Security control platforms to maximize customer value. Lead Through Influence Align stakeholders around strategic priorities, technical direction, and business outcomes and drive cross-functional execution across globally distributed teams. Establish Responsible AI Practices Define standards for ethical, transparent, and resilient AI security solutions to ensure AI detection models are unbiased, explainable, secure, and resistant to adversarial attacks. Align products with global privacy, compliance, and data sovereignty requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or Masters and 8+ years of experience, or PhD and 6+ years of experience to include 4+ years of direct or indirect people leadership.
5+ years of leadership experience in enterprise cybersecurity offerings to include threat intelligence or security centric AI/ML-based products.
Experience building and scaling security platforms, detection technologies, or threat intelligence solutions.
Experience driving large, cross-functional initiatives across engineering, data science, and business teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with threat intelligence, detection engineering, or security operations.
Experience leading multi-product or platform-level strategies.
Familiarity with GenAI, Agentic AI, LLM security, and AI governance frameworks.
Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) in a relevant field.
Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-product strategy for AI-powered threat detections and protections.
Scale Talos' proprietary AI and machine learning capabilities to stay ahead of sophisticated cyber threats and nation-state adversaries.
Identify emerging threat trends and translate them into detection and protection capabilities across Cisco's security portfolio.
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of AI and ML detection engines and protection services, from ideation and experimentation through production deployment and eventual retirement.
Define and measure success through coverage, efficacy, performance, adoption, and customer outcomes.
Drive continuous innovation while balancing operational excellence and scalability.
Lead the integration of Talos AI detections and protections across Cisco Security products and platforms.
Create a unified intelligence-first customer experience across network, cloud, endpoint, identity, and AI security solutions.
Partner across engineering, data science, product, and security teams to define common data models, telemetry requirements, and detection frameworks.
Collaborate with ecosystem partners, SIEM, SOAR, and Cisco Cloud control and Security control platforms to maximize customer value.
Align stakeholders around strategic priorities, technical direction, and business outcomes and drive cross-functional execution across globally distributed teams.
Define standards for ethical, transparent, and resilient AI security solutions to ensure AI detection models are unbiased, explainable, secure, and resistant to adversarial attacks.
Align products with global privacy, compliance, and data sovereignty requirements.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (Non-exempt employees)
flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations) (Exempt employees)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses
performance-based incentive pay
grants of Cisco restricted stock units