Technical Product Manager
Akeyless Security · Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, Israel
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District, Israel
Job highlights
- Shape next-gen Akeyless Platform capabilities.
- Blend strategy with hands-on technical expertise.
- Collaborate with engineering and customers.
- Define and deliver innovative security solutions.
- Analyze market trends and customer feedback.
About the role
About Akeyless Security
Akeyless Security delivers a cloud-native SaaS platform that integrates Vaultless Secrets Management with Certificate Lifecycle Management, Next Gen Privileged Access Management (Secure Remote Access), and Encryption Key Management to manage the lifecycle of all machine identities and secrets across all environments. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and industry leaders, Akeyless is redefining identity security for the modern enterprise, delivering the world’s first unified Secrets & Machine Identity platform designed to prevent the #1 cause of breaches – compromised identities and secrets. Backed by the world’s leading cybersecurity investors and global financial institutions including JVP, Team8, NGP Capital, and Deutsche Bank.Job Summary
We’re looking for a talented and technically-minded Technical Product Manager to help shape the next generation of the Akeyless Platform. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, hands-on technical experience, and deep understanding of modern security architectures such as Machine Identity Management, IAM, IGA or PAM. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, customers, and leadership to define and deliver innovative capabilities that secure and streamline enterprise infrastructure.Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Engineering Teams: Partner with engineering to define detailed specs, review designs, test releases, and validate user experiences.
- Drive Product Strategy & Execution: Define, prioritize, and deliver the product roadmap based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals.
- Customer-Focused Product Design: Gather and analyze customer feedback, lead feature ideation, and ensure user expectations are exceeded through intuitive design and coherent documentation.
- Deep Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct hands-on research into the security ecosystem to identify opportunities and competitive differentiators.
- Support Product Marketing & GTM: Work with marketing and sales to articulate product positioning, messaging, and launch materials for new capabilities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Product Management, Solutions Architecture, or DevSecOps roles, with at least 2 years as a Product Manager in a Security domain.
- Strong technical foundation comfortable discussing architectures involving Kubernetes, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), APIs, and microservices.
- Background in security infrastructure, ideally with expertise in one or more of the following areas: NHI (Non-Human Identities / Machine Identities), IAM (Identity Access Management), CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform), PAM (Privileged Access Management).
- Experience with Identity Providers, PKI, Secrets Management, KMS, or HSM is a strong plus.
- Hands-on and curious technologist, loves exploring new tools, architectures, and open-source technologies.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Startup mindset: thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about innovation.
Key skills/competency
- Technical Product Management
- Security Architecture
- Machine Identity Management
- IAM
- PAM
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- APIs
- Microservices
- DevSecOps
Skills & topics
- Technical Product Manager
- Product Management
- Security
- IAM
- PAM
- Machine Identity
- Kubernetes
- Cloud Security
- SaaS
- DevSecOps
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight security domain experience and technical skills relevant to Akeyless Security's platform (IAM, PAM, Machine Identity Management).
- Showcase technical depth: Emphasize your experience with Kubernetes, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), APIs, and microservices in your application.
- Demonstrate startup mindset: Use your cover letter to convey your passion for innovation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepare for technical discussions: Be ready to discuss security architectures and your experience in product management roles within the security domain.
- Research Akeyless: Understand their unified Secrets & Machine Identity platform and how your skills align with their mission.
Technical preparation
Study Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and GCP.,Review IAM, PAM, and Secrets Management concepts.,Understand PKI and Machine Identity principles.,Familiarize with API and microservices architecture.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you drove product strategy.,How do you handle customer feedback?,Share experience with competitive analysis.,How do you collaborate with engineering?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Technical Product Manager role at Akeyless Security?
- The Technical Product Manager role at Akeyless Security requires a strong technical foundation in areas such as Kubernetes, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), APIs, and microservices. Experience in security infrastructure, specifically Machine Identity Management, IAM, CNAPP, or PAM, is highly valued. Familiarity with Identity Providers, PKI, Secrets Management, KMS, or HSM is also a plus.
- How much experience is needed for the Technical Product Manager position at Akeyless Security?
- Akeyless Security is looking for candidates with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Product Management, Solutions Architecture, or DevSecOps roles. Crucially, at least 2 of those years must be as a Product Manager specifically within the Security domain.
- What is the work model for the Technical Product Manager role at Akeyless Security?
- The work model for this Technical Product Manager position at Akeyless Security is hybrid. This means you will have a blend of working remotely and in the office.
- What type of security experience is most relevant for this Technical Product Manager role?
- Akeyless Security is particularly interested in candidates with background in security infrastructure and expertise in one or more of the following: Machine Identity Management (NHI), Identity Access Management (IAM), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), or Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- What kind of mindset does Akeyless Security look for in a Technical Product Manager?
- Akeyless Security seeks a candidate with a 'startup mindset.' This means someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, is passionate about innovation, and can adapt to change effectively.
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