Palo Alto Networks · 1 day ago
Senior Product Manager (Post-Quantum VPN and Networking)
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a visionary Senior Product Manager to drive the evolution of their PAN-OS platform, focusing on networking and VPN technologies to enhance security offerings and accelerate growth.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
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 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
5-7 years of experience as a Product Manager, Technical Marketing Manager, or an engineering lead in software development, release, or quality assurance
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
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and a proven track record of successfully launching products from concept to delivery
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
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
Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to build and deliver strategic decks that clearly articulate business value to internal and external audiences
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
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
Knowledge of compliance requirements across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and the public sector
Benefits
FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees
Mental and financial health resources
Personalized learning opportunities
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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