Palo Alto Networks-posted 3 months ago
$144,000 - $220,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Santa Clara, CA
5,001-10,000 employees

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 networking and VPN technologies. 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 VPN connectivity 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.

  • 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 VPN and networking stack, including advanced tunneling protocols (IPsec, GRE, GENEVE, WireGuard, MASQUE) and security protocols (IKE, SSL, TLS).
  • Drive Strategic Growth: Champion the future of network connectivity, 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 enablement.
  • Analyze Performance: Monitor and leverage product performance metrics to guide continuous product enhancements.
  • 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. Experience with routing, switching, or security/firewall technology is a plus, particularly with PAN-OS NGFW firewalls.
  • 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.
  • Deep expertise in the OSI model (Layers 2-7), routing protocols, and L2 switching.
  • Experience with highly scalable platforms and familiarity with ASIC and FPGA implementations.
  • 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.
  • Experience with advanced cryptographic algorithms and a forward-looking perspective on emerging technologies like post-quantum cryptography.
  • Flexible working arrangements with a focus on in-person collaboration.
  • FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items.
  • Mental and financial health resources.
  • Personalized learning opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation package including base salary, restricted stock units, and bonuses.
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