Senior Product Manager - Identity Security (Cortex Cloud)
Palo Alto Networks · Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Job highlights
- Manage product lifecycle for identity security.
- Drive innovation in cloud security.
- Collaborate with engineering, sales, and marketing.
- Understand practitioner needs for product strategy.
- Define and execute go-to-market strategies.
About the role
Senior Product Manager - Identity Security (Cortex Cloud)
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Product Manager for our Cortex Cloud Identity Security team. In this role, you will design, build, and ship industry-defining products that help customers manage identity and access in their multi-cloud and SaaS environments. You will be instrumental in eliminating risks from excessive permissions and protecting organizations from identity-based attacks, the most exploited vector in the cloud.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the entire product lifecycle from customer feedback collection and feature prioritization to writing product requirements and delivering the roadmap with engineering.
- Lead and expand core pillars within Cortex Cloud Identity Security by introducing innovative and disruptive approaches.
- Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure product alignment and successful launches.
- Develop a deep understanding of cloud and identity security practitioners' needs and use cases to guide product strategy.
- Define and execute go-to-market strategies by working closely with marketing and sales teams to effectively launch new features and solutions.
- Support existing customers by identifying common user problems and ensuring the solutions you define meet their needs.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in product management working on SaaS products.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the cybersecurity industry.
- Proven technical background with experience in a software development or research role.
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Other engineering/technical degree or equivalent military experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated drive to design and launch new, innovative, and disruptive solutions.
- Strong desire to take ownership of technology products throughout their full lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences.
- A collaborative, team-player mindset with a proactive, can-do approach.
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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- Identity Security
- Cloud Security
- SaaS Products
- Cybersecurity
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Roadmap Development
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Technical Background
Skills & topics
- Product Manager
- Identity Security
- Cloud Security
- SaaS
- Cybersecurity
- Product Management
- Roadmap
- Go-to-Market
- Palo Alto Networks
- Senior Product Manager
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 4+ years in SaaS product management and 2+ years in cybersecurity, emphasizing technical and product lifecycle experience.
- Showcase innovation: In your application and interviews, provide examples of launching disruptive solutions and taking ownership of product roadmaps.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Emphasize your experience working with cross-functional teams like engineering, sales, and marketing to achieve product success.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your technical background, including software development or research, and how it informs your product decisions.
- Research Palo Alto Networks: Understand their mission, values (Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, Inclusion), and commitment to AI in cybersecurity.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Senior Product Manager role at Palo Alto Networks?
- The Senior Product Manager role at Palo Alto Networks focuses on designing, building, and shipping products for the Cortex Cloud Identity Security team. The goal is to help customers manage identity and access in multi-cloud and SaaS environments, mitigating risks from excessive permissions and combating identity-based attacks.
- What are the key responsibilities for this Senior Product Manager position?
- Key responsibilities include managing the full product lifecycle, from feedback and prioritization to roadmap delivery. You'll also lead product expansion, collaborate with cross-functional teams, understand user needs, and develop go-to-market strategies.
- What technical background is required for the Senior Product Manager, Identity Security role?
- A proven technical background is required, with experience in a software development or research role. A BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field is also necessary. This ensures a strong understanding of the products you will manage.
- How does Palo Alto Networks approach collaboration and work arrangements for this role?
- Palo Alto Networks believes collaboration thrives in person. While they offer flexibility when needed, most teams work from the office full-time to support real-time problem-solving and stronger relationships, indicating an on-site or hybrid expectation for this role.
- What specific experience is essential for the Senior Product Manager - Identity Security position?
- Essential experience includes a minimum of 4 years in product management for SaaS products and at least 2 years in the cybersecurity industry. A technical background in software development or research is also a requirement.
- Does Palo Alto Networks sponsor work visas for the Senior Product Manager role?
- No, Palo Alto Networks explicitly states that they will not sponsor work visas for this specific position. Applicants requiring immigration sponsorship should not apply for this role.
- How can I demonstrate my potential for innovation as a Senior Product Manager candidate?
- To demonstrate your innovative potential, highlight your drive to design and launch new, disruptive solutions. Provide examples of how you've taken ownership of technology products throughout their lifecycle and introduced novel approaches in previous roles.
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