Senior Product Manager; Decryption, Cryptography

Job Summary

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. 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 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 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, 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)…