Senior Product Manager (post - quantum VPN And Networking)

Senior Product Manager (Post-Quantum VPN and Networking)

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.

Your Impact

• 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.

Your Experience:

• 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.

• 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), 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.

• 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.

  • Compliance: Knowledge of compliance requirements across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and the public sector.