Senior Product Manager (Decryption, Cryptography)

Palo Alto Networks

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Your Career Palo Alto Networks is seeking a visionary Senior Product Manager to drive the evolution of our core PAN-OS platform. This isn't just a product management role; it's an opportunity to shape the future of network security by leading the strategy for PAN-OS encrypted data inspection and post-quantum cryptography. You will be at the epicenter of our platformization strategy, a key initiative that unifies our security offerings and accelerates our growth. In this high-visibility role, you will be instrumental in leading innovation for foundational technology that powers our industry-leading firewalls and a growing suite of cloud-based services. Your expertise will be critical in driving the adoption of PAN-OS inspection of encrypted traffic across our entire Strata portfolio, from Next-Generation Firewalls to Prisma Access and Strata Cloud Manager. This is a chance to have a profound impact, enabling our customers—from global enterprises to service providers—to deploy cutting-edge security features, including the latest innovations in threat prevention and Generative AI. If you're ready to tackle complex challenges and play a pivotal role in the world of cybersecurity, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Professional Background: 5-7 years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Marketing Manager, or an engineering lead in software development, release, or quality assurance.
• Technical Expertise: A strong understanding of networking RFCs, frameworks, and architectures, with hands-on operational experience in device and appliance management.
• Methodology: Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and a proven track record of successfully launching products from concept to delivery.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technology Skills: We're looking for a Senior Product Manager with a deep understanding of networking and an advanced knowledge of key technologies, including: Network Fundamentals: Deep expertise in the OSI model (Layers 2-7), TLS, HTTP, QUIC, routing protocols, and L2 switching.
• Scalable Platforms: Experience with highly scalable platforms and familiarity with ASIC and FPGA implementations.
• Deployment Architectures: Proven experience in designing network architectures for a range of environments, including: Public and private cloud data centers Cloud service providers Service provider data centers Large enterprise networks and remote offices High-performance computing (HPC) and financial networks
• Security & Cryptography: Experience with advanced cryptographic algorithms and a forward-looking perspective on emerging technologies like post-quantum cryptography.
• Compliance: Knowledge of compliance requirements across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and the public sector.
• Core Competencies: We're looking for a leader with proven expertise in network security, scalable platforms, and diverse deployment architectures to drive our product strategy with core competencies in: Go-to-Market (GTM) Leadership: A proven ability to launch new software features, craft compelling GTM strategies, and create technical content (blogs, white papers, deployment guides) for both internal teams and external customers.
• Strategic Communication: Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to build and deliver strategic decks that clearly articulate business value to internal and external audiences.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: A collaborative leader who can partner with engineering, customer success, and field teams to drive product adoption, manage proactive upgrade strategies, and glean insights from customer deployments.
• Team-oriented Mindset: A knack for working seamlessly with cross-functional teams across our entire Strata portfolio (NGFW, SWFW, Prisma Access, SD-WAN, Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager) to deliver impactful networking features.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with routing, switching, load balancers, or security/firewall technologies is a plus, particularly with PAN-OS NGFW firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Define Product Vision & Strategy: Establish the strategic vision, product roadmap, and technical requirements for the PAN-OS platform.
• Lead Roadmap Execution: Drive the development and communication of the product roadmap to customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders.
• Innovate Core Technologies: Manage key features within the PAN-OS decryption, post-quantum cryptography, and certificate management.
• Drive Strategic Growth: Champion the future of decryption, identifying new opportunities through in-depth market research and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate on GTM: Partner with sales and marketing to develop and execute go-to-market strategies and support sales enablemen
• Analyze Performance: Monitor and leverage product performance metrics to guide continuous product enhancements.

What This Job Offers

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