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# Principal Product Manager (SDDC- Threat Intelligence)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $286,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Machine Learning, Uptime, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Software Product Management, Red Team (Cyber Security), Zero Trust Network Access, Data Driven Tests, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Palo Alto Networks
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-product-manager-sddc-threat-intelligence-paloaltonetworks-com-10620527

## About the Role

* 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., * 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.

## Description

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., * 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.