Senior Product Manager - Security & Platform Defense

• Drive the comprehensive security roadmap for the PAN-OS platform across all deployment form factors within the Strata network security portfolio
• Proactively define defense strategies and product security roadmaps against existing and emerging vulnerabilities, including advanced threats posed by frontier AI models
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering and central security teams to seamlessly build security into the foundation of the product lifecycle rather than treating it as an afterthought
• Champion the critical balance between rigorous defense mechanisms and end-user experience
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle, including upgrade management, version adoption, End-of-Life (EoL) strategies, and core manageability metrics
• Partner with engineering and management software teams (Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager) to streamline, automate, and accelerate patching and software upgrades
• Develop proactive strategies to ensure upgrades are seamless, predictable, and non-disruptive
• Implement a "shift-left" approach by providing customers and field teams with tools and telemetry insights that empower them to maintain a healthy, secure fleet and resolve issues faster

Requirements 5+ years of experience in a highly technical role such as software development, product security, release management, or systems engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Strong threat modeling, encryption standards, identity and access management (IAM), and role-based access control (RBAC) Direct experience with Secure-by-Design frameworks, Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices, and application security tooling (SAST/DAST) Deep knowledge of Linux system architecture, and security hardening mechanisms such as secure boot, SELinux, and Integrity Measurement Architecture (IMA) Familiarity or hands-on experience leveraging or defending against frontier cybersecurity AI models (e.g., Claude Mythos, OpenAI Codex) Experience with vulnerability management, severity prioritization, and working with threat researchers Strong operational experience managing large-scale network appliance systems or enterprise software deployment and upgrade cycles Experience in enterprise networking and firewall technology Proven ability to interface effectively and build consensus across engineering, internal security teams, field organizations, and enterprise customers ATS Optimization Keywords Below are skills and terms extracted directly from this job posting to improve Applicant Tracking System (ATS) visibility. This unique feature helps candidates tailor their applications more effectively — a feature exclusive to JobTailor job listings. Hard Skills threat modeling encryption standards identity and access management role-based access control Secure-by-Design frameworks Secure Development Lifecycle application security tooling Linux system architecture security hardening mechanisms vulnerability management Soft Skills collaboration communication problem-solving consensus building strategic thinking customer empowerment operational management proactive strategy development balance between security and user experience cross-functional teamwork #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor