Principal Product Manager (SDDC- Threat Intelligence)

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Principal Product Management Leader for Network Security to champion product excellence by embedding threat intelligence, AI/ML-driven insights, and robust security into networking architectures.

You will partner with Threat Research, Engineering, and Sales to ensure high-quality releases, translate complex security insights into actionable features, and drive strategy across deployments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of combined experience in technical product management, threat engineering, threat research, or security engineering.
• Hands-on background in threat engineering, malware analysis, vulnerability management, or security research.
• Deep understanding of modern agentic attack techniques, AI/ML-driven threat vectors, and network deception technologies.

Responsibilities

• Embed modern threat intelligence, intrusion prevention, vulnerability management, and automated defense capabilities into Network Security platforms.
• Lead product strategy for modern agentic attack techniques, incorporating deception mechanisms to mitigate autonomous threat actors.
• Drive continuous posture assessment across customer deployments to proactively eliminate attack paths and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with threat research and red team engineers to conduct proactive agentic red teaming simulations for product validation.
• Perform data-driven analysis of real-world customer traffic, threat telemetry, and complex network topologies to inform roadmap prioritization.
• Maintain high standards for product quality, balancing rapid security content delivery with long-term network stability and uptime.
• Foster collaborative relationships with Threat Engineering, Security Research, Software Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure seamless feature rollout.
• Serve as a domain expert in threat engineering and Network Security, conducting executive briefings and product evangelism.

Skills

Threat engineering

Threat research

Security engineering

Product management

Network Security

AI/ML in security

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

As a Principal Product Management Leader within the Network Security portfolios at Palo Alto Networks, your core imperative is to champion product excellence by embedding advanced threat intelligence, active defense mechanisms, and robust security posture directly into our networking architectures. Your technical leadership will directly influence our customers' ability to defend against modern, sophisticated cyber threats while ensuring strategic operational objectives. By strategically leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and AI-driven Threat Intelligence, you will gather critical insights into attack surfaces to translate complex security insights into high-impact product features. You will spearhead cross-functional initiatives alongside Product Management peers, Threat Research teams, and Engineering counterparts to guarantee release quality, security efficacy, and network stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Embed modern threat intelligence, intrusion prevention, vulnerability management, and automated defense capabilities into Network Security platforms.
• Lead product strategy for modern agentic attack techniques, incorporating deception mechanisms to mitigate autonomous threat actors.
• Drive continuous posture assessment across customer deployments to proactively eliminate attack paths and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with threat research and red team engineers to conduct proactive agentic red teaming simulations for product validation.
• Perform data-driven analysis of real-world customer traffic, threat telemetry, and complex network topologies to inform roadmap prioritization.
• Maintain high standards for product quality, balancing rapid security content delivery with long-term network stability and uptime.
• Foster collaborative relationships with Threat Engineering, Security Research, Software Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure seamless feature rollout.
• Serve as a domain expert in threat engineering and Network Security, conducting executive briefings and product evangelism.

Qualifications Required

Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in technical product management, threat engineering, threat research, or security engineering. Hands-on background in threat engineering, malware analysis, vulnerability management, or security research. Deep understanding of modern agentic attack techniques, AI/ML-driven threat vectors, and network deception technologies. Experience with offensive security practices, including agentic red teaming, penetration testing, and validating IPS/IDS systems. Solid understanding of Network Security, Switching, Wireless, Distributed Networks, and Cloud/Multi-Cloud architectures. Knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols alongside spine-leaf, private/public cloud, and containerized/virtualized environments. Proven track record of taking complex security and networking products from conceptualization through development and launch.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with high availability (HA) concepts, disaster recovery, zero-trust network access (ZTNA), and secure service edge (SSE) frameworks. Drive to build novel, disruptive security solutions using cutting-edge AI/ML methodologies. Strong, hands-on passion for emerging threat landscapes and next‑generation security architectures. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to translate complex threat research into clear product requirements. Strong presentation and customer-facing evangelism capabilities. Collaborative team player with experience leading through influence across matrixed engineering and security research teams.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com‑missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. $176,800.00 - $286,000.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [e-mail]. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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