Senior Product Manager, Palo Alto Networks
Decryption, Cryptography
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1-5 days a week in office
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
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Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
1-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- 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, load balancers, or security/firewall technologies 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
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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