Principal Product Manager – Application Security (Cortex Cloud) at Palo Alto Networks
As a Principal Product Manager for Cortex Cloud Application Security (CAS), you will be at the forefront of securing the development ecosystem from code to deployment. You will help design, build, and ship industry-defining products that facilitate “shift left” security operations. Your work will directly empower application security teams and developers to build more secure cloud applications by identifying and remediating risks across IaC, source code, open-source libraries, and CI/CD pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the entire product lifecycle for key areas of Cortex Cloud CAS, from customer feedback collection and feature prioritization to writing product requirements and working with engineering to deliver the roadmap.
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Lead core pillars within the CAS product, driving growth by bringing innovative and disruptive approaches to solve complex application security challenges.
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Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across a global organization, including engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success, to ensure product alignment and successful launches.
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Develop a deep understanding of DevOps and Application Security practitioner workflows and use cases to guide product strategy and ensure solutions meet customer needs.
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Partner with go-to-market teams to support existing customers, identify common user problems, and effectively launch new solutions and features.
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Take ownership of new technology products and their full lifecycle, ensuring they meet enterprise-class standards and deliver value to customers.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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7+ years of experience in product management, with at least 2 years working on SaaS products.
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3+ years of experience working in the application security and/or cloud security vendor space.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or another relevant engineering or technical field.
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A proven track record of delivering customer acquisition growth and optimizing key product metrics throughout the product lifecycle.
Preferred Qualifications
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A strong desire to take ownership of new technology products and a drive to design new, innovative, and disruptive solutions.
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Inherent passion for cybersecurity and a problem-solving mindset that aligns with challenging the status quo.
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Articulate and effective communication skills, both in writing and verbally, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
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Demonstrates a collaborative, ‘can-do’ approach and works well within a team to achieve shared objectives.
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 [email protected].
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.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.






