Product Management Individual

About the Role We are seeking a Product Manager with strong cybersecurity software experience and deep familiarity with network security policy management solutions . You will drive roadmap strategy, technical requirements, and product execution for solutions that help enterprises automate application connectivity, manage complex firewall policies, and secure hybrid-cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision Define the product roadmap for features related to network security policy automation , firewall rulesets, segmentation, and hybrid-cloud security controls. Analyze the competitive landscape across AlgoSec, Tufin, FireMon , and major firewall / cloud vendors to identify unique differentiators and opportunities. Conduct customer interviews with security architects, firewall engineers, and network operations teams to refine product direction. Technical Product Development & Execution Own requirements for capabilities modeled after or integrated with orchestration and policy management functions , including: Network security policy automation Firewall rule lifecycle management (creation, modification, recertification, decommissioning) Application connectivity mapping & traffic flow analysis Zero-Trust segmentation planning and validation Risk and compliance modeling across on-prem and cloud networks Change management workflows integrating with ITSM platforms Write technical user stories that detail: L3/L4 and L7 firewall requirements Cloud security group policies (AWS Security Groups, Azure NSGs, GCP VPC firewall rules) Routing, ACL, NAT, VPN, and segmentation considerations Partner with engineering to evaluate architecture trade-offs involving: Firewall vendor APIs (Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, etc.) Cloud-native controls (AWS, Azure, GCP) Network discovery methodologies and traffic analysis mechanisms Drive product decisions that simplify complex tasks for: Security Operations (SOC) Network Engineering Cloud Architecture GRC & Compliance teams Integrations & Ecosystem Responsibilities Define integration requirements with: Firewall appliances and virtual firewalls Cloud network security stacks ITSM systems (ServiceNow, Jira) SIEM/SOAR platforms for context enrichment Oversee API strategy and ensure consistent, secure integration patterns for partner technologies. Commercial & Cross-Functional Alignment Enable Sales Engineers with technical positioning for features involving: Automated change provisioning Policy cleanup and optimization Compliance reporting (PCI, HIPAA, SOX) Attack surface reduction and risk scoring Support Marketing with technical messaging around network visibility, cloud migration acceleration, and unified security policy management. Partner with Customer Success to translate complex customer environments into productized capabilities. Required Experience & Qualifications 5+ years in Product Management , including 3+ years in network security or firewall policy management . Hands-on experience with AlgoSec , Tufin , FireMon , or similar network security policy automation tools. Understanding of: Firewall rule modeling and risk analysis Network topology discovery Cloud networking constructs (VPCs, VNets, routes, peering, SG/NSG policies) Microsegmentation and Zero-Trust frameworks Demonstrated ability to communicate deeply technical topics to both engineers and business stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience working directly with Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortigate, Check Point , or cloud-native firewall technologies. Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or network-as-code workflows . Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, NIST). Technical degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity) preferred. Personal Attributes Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with complex security infrastructures. Able to empathize with firewall engineers, network architects, and cloud teams. Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive outcomes in fast-paced environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr LLoyd Staffing