Principal Product Manager (SDDC- Threat Intelligence)

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Palo Alto Networks is hiring a Principal Product Manager within its Network Security portfolios to embed advanced threat intelligence, active defense mechanisms, and security posture capabilities into networking architectures. The role applies AI, machine learning, and AI-driven threat intelligence to analyze attack surfaces and translate security insights into product features that help customers defend against sophisticated cyber threats.

The position leads product strategy and cross-functional initiatives with Product Management, Threat Research, Engineering, and other teams. It is responsible for product validation, release quality, security efficacy, network stability, and operational objectives. The role also serves as a domain expert in threat engineering and Network Security, including executive briefings and product evangelism.

Palo Alto Networks says most teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when needed. Compensation is expected to be $176,800–$286,000 per year in base salary; the offer may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. The company does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of combined experience in technical product management, threat engineering, threat research, or security engineering.
• Hands-on background in threat engineering, malware analysis, vulnerability management, or security research.
• Deep understanding of modern agentic attack techniques, AI/ML-driven threat vectors, and network deception technologies.
• Experience with offensive security practices, including agentic red teaming, penetration testing, and validating IPS/IDS systems.
• Solid understanding of Network Security, Switching, Wireless, Distributed Networks, and Cloud/Multi-Cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols, spine-leaf networks, private and public clouds, and containerized or virtualized environments.
• Track record of taking complex security and networking products from conceptualization through development and launch.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with high availability concepts, disaster recovery, zero-trust network access (ZTNA), and secure service edge (SSE) frameworks.
• Drive to build novel, disruptive security solutions using cutting-edge AI/ML methodologies.
• Strong hands-on interest in emerging threat landscapes and next-generation security architectures.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to translate complex threat research into clear product requirements.
• Strong presentation and customer-facing evangelism capabilities.
• Collaborative team player experienced in leading through influence across matrixed engineering and security research teams.

Responsibilities

• Embed modern threat intelligence, intrusion prevention, vulnerability management, and automated defense capabilities into Network Security platforms.
• Lead product strategy for modern agentic attack techniques, including deception mechanisms to mitigate autonomous threat actors.
• Drive continuous posture assessment across customer deployments to proactively eliminate attack paths and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with threat research and red team engineers on proactive agentic red teaming simulations for product validation.
• Analyze real-world customer traffic, threat telemetry, and complex network topologies to inform roadmap priorities.
• Maintain product quality while balancing rapid security content delivery with long-term network stability and uptime.
• Build collaborative relationships with Threat Engineering, Security Research, Software Engineering, and Sales teams to support feature rollout.
• Serve as a domain expert in threat engineering and Network Security through executive briefings and product evangelism.

Benefits

• The compensation offer may include restricted stock units and a bonus.
• Employee benefits are referenced, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal