Palo Alto Networks
Principal Product Manager (Security Posture & Automation)
Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Principal Product Manager (Security Posture & Automation)
We are seeking an experienced, technically deep, and strategic Product Manager to own the vision, strategy, and execution for our Palo Alto Networks Security Posture and Automation product line. This critical solution is focused exclusively on maximizing the value, ensuring compliance, and automating policy management and configuration across our comprehensive security portfolio, spanning traditional network security to cutting‑edge Cloud and AI security.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy and Vision (PANW Platform Focus): Define and champion the long‑term strategy and roadmap for a unified Posture and Automation solution across:
NGFWs (Hardware, Software, and Cloud NGFW), Prisma Access (SASE Security), Prisma AIRS (AI Runtime Security)
Identify opportunities for cross‑product policy optimization, unified compliance checks, and configuration automation that enforce Palo Alto Networks best practices across all platforms.
Customer and Market Research: Deeply understand the needs of large‑scale customers utilizing our entire security platform. Focus research on workflows for policy lifecycle management, security risk visualization, compliance auditing, and change validation across different product boundaries.
Feature Definition and Prioritization: Own the entire product lifecycle. Define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for features such as:
Unified Policy Lifecycle Management and analysis across the specified PANW platforms.
Automated Compliance and Audit Reporting for regulatory standards (e.g., PCI‑DSS, HIPAA).
Configuration Drift Detection and automated remediation for Palo Alto’s Network Security Products.
Best Practices and Hardening Checks relevant to NGFWs, Prisma Access, Prisma SD‑WAN, and Prisma AIRS configurations.
Policy Anomaly/Risk detection such as shadow rules and redundant rules.
Go‑to‑Market (GTM) Enablement: Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, and Sales Engineering to develop compelling GTM strategies and messaging that highlight the operational efficiency and security assurance gained from unified policy management across the Palo Alto Networks security ecosystem.
Cross‑Functional Execution: Work closely with Engineering and UX/UI Design teams for each security product to ensure seamless, timely, and high‑quality delivery of cross‑platform features.
Business Performance: Monitor KPIs related to customer adoption, usage, and the successful automation of security operations on our platform, specifically tracking feature utilization across the listed product components.
Qualifications
5+ years of Product Management experience, preferably within enterprise security software or platforms.
Deep and proven domain expertise in Palo Alto Networks core network security products, including extensive hands‑on experience with NGFW & Prisma Access policy management, Panorama.
Strong expertise in security policy lifecycle management, network security compliance, and structured Security Change Management workflows within large, complex deployments.
Familiarity or direct experience with the policy and configuration models for NGFW, Prisma Access, Prisma SD‑WAN, and/or Prisma AIRS.
Strong technical understanding of SASE/Cloud Security principles and the emerging threats/security controls relevant to AI applications (Prisma AIRS).
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex technical and cross‑platform concepts to technical and executive audiences.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience managing products that focus on unified security policy visibility and automation across a broad, single‑vendor security platform.
Active Palo Alto Networks certification (e.g., PCNSE, PCSAE, PCCSE).
Experience with DevSecOps and integrating security posture checks into automated delivery pipelines.
Experience driving UX/UI for products that consolidate complex policy information from disparate security appliances/services.
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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $171,200 - $276,825/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found
here .
Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that 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
accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .
All Palo Alto Networks applicants are covered by the Company’s
Equal Opportunity
and
EEO
policies. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
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Responsibilities
Product Strategy and Vision (PANW Platform Focus): Define and champion the long‑term strategy and roadmap for a unified Posture and Automation solution across:
NGFWs (Hardware, Software, and Cloud NGFW), Prisma Access (SASE Security), Prisma AIRS (AI Runtime Security)
Identify opportunities for cross‑product policy optimization, unified compliance checks, and configuration automation that enforce Palo Alto Networks best practices across all platforms.
Customer and Market Research: Deeply understand the needs of large‑scale customers utilizing our entire security platform. Focus research on workflows for policy lifecycle management, security risk visualization, compliance auditing, and change validation across different product boundaries.
Feature Definition and Prioritization: Own the entire product lifecycle. Define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for features such as:
Unified Policy Lifecycle Management and analysis across the specified PANW platforms.
Automated Compliance and Audit Reporting for regulatory standards (e.g., PCI‑DSS, HIPAA).
Configuration Drift Detection and automated remediation for Palo Alto’s Network Security Products.
Best Practices and Hardening Checks relevant to NGFWs, Prisma Access, Prisma SD‑WAN, and Prisma AIRS configurations.
Policy Anomaly/Risk detection such as shadow rules and redundant rules.
Go‑to‑Market (GTM) Enablement: Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, and Sales Engineering to develop compelling GTM strategies and messaging that highlight the operational efficiency and security assurance gained from unified policy management across the Palo Alto Networks security ecosystem.
Cross‑Functional Execution: Work closely with Engineering and UX/UI Design teams for each security product to ensure seamless, timely, and high‑quality delivery of cross‑platform features.
Business Performance: Monitor KPIs related to customer adoption, usage, and the successful automation of security operations on our platform, specifically tracking feature utilization across the listed product components.
Qualifications
5+ years of Product Management experience, preferably within enterprise security software or platforms.
Deep and proven domain expertise in Palo Alto Networks core network security products, including extensive hands‑on experience with NGFW & Prisma Access policy management, Panorama.
Strong expertise in security policy lifecycle management, network security compliance, and structured Security Change Management workflows within large, complex deployments.
Familiarity or direct experience with the policy and configuration models for NGFW, Prisma Access, Prisma SD‑WAN, and/or Prisma AIRS.
Strong technical understanding of SASE/Cloud Security principles and the emerging threats/security controls relevant to AI applications (Prisma AIRS).
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex technical and cross‑platform concepts to technical and executive audiences.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience managing products that focus on unified security policy visibility and automation across a broad, single‑vendor security platform.
Active Palo Alto Networks certification (e.g., PCNSE, PCSAE, PCCSE).
Experience with DevSecOps and integrating security posture checks into automated delivery pipelines.
Experience driving UX/UI for products that consolidate complex policy information from disparate security appliances/services.
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/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $171,200 - $276,825/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found
here .
Our Commitment We’re problem solvers that 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
accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .
All Palo Alto Networks applicants are covered by the Company’s
Equal Opportunity
and
EEO
policies. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
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