Senior Product Manager (Cortex Network Scanner)

Palo Alto Networks • Office - USA - CA - Headquarters, CA

1d • $153,000 - $247,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly technical and strategic Senior Product Manager to take full ownership of the Cortex Network Scanner. The role leads the product’s vision, strategy, and execution, connecting cybersecurity research, software engineering, and customer needs to turn complex technical challenges into market-leading product capabilities.

The Product Management team works across engineering, design, and business strategy to understand customer needs and deliver solutions. This position engages with enterprise customers and SOC teams, while coordinating with security engineers, sales leadership, marketing, and executive stakeholders. It also partners with Product Marketing and Sales on positioning, differentiation, and training, and measures product success through metrics such as adoption rates and scan efficiency.

Palo Alto Networks describes its work model as primarily office-based, with flexibility when needed. Compensation is listed at $153,000 to $247,500 per year; the offer may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. The company states that it does not sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in technical product management, owning enterprise cybersecurity software products from conception through launch and iteration.
• Deep cybersecurity industry background, with a focus on Vulnerability Management and Analysis and/or Network Security.
• Practical understanding of computer networks, network architecture, and common network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, and HTTP/S.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority and build consensus across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including navigating ambiguity, making trade-offs, and defending product decisions with qualitative and quantitative data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using network scanners such as Nessus, Qualys, Nmap, or Rapid7 as a heavy user, security practitioner, or Product Manager.
• Previous experience as a Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, or Network Architect before moving into Product Management.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Network+.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Cortex Network Scanner, aligning them with overall business objectives.
• Translate complex technical data into clear, prioritized product requirements that connect technical execution with business value.
• Communicate across the organization with security engineers, sales leadership, marketing, and executive stakeholders.
• Engage with enterprise customers and SOC teams to understand their pain points and workflows related to network visibility and vulnerability management.
• Partner with Product Marketing and Sales to define product positioning, competitive differentiation, and training materials.
• Define, track, and report key product metrics, including adoption rates and scan efficiency, to measure success and inform future iterations.

Benefits

• Compensation may include restricted stock units and a bonus.
• Employee benefits are referenced, but specific benefits are not listed in the description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed