Principal Hardware Product Manager – Security Appliances
Core
Own the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle of security appliance hardware portfolios for critical infrastructure, defense, and enterprise environments.
Role type
Principal Hardware Product Manager
Builds
Security appliances (network security, OT/ICS security, secure gateways)
Domain
Cybersecurity / Hardware Engineering / Critical Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware product management, NPI lifecycle management, BOM cost and inventory management, regulatory compliance strategy, supply chain collaboration, cross-functional program management
Preferred skills
Cybersecurity domain expertise, public sector/defense procurement knowledge, ruggedized hardware experience, secure hardware primitives knowledge
Technologies
x86, ARM, TPM, HSM, secure boot, FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria, FCC, CE, UL/IEC 62368
Responsibilities
Own multi-year hardware roadmap including SKU strategy and refresh cadence; Drive full NPI lifecycle from concept to mass production; Manage product lifecycle stages including sustaining and end-of-life; Define lifecycle policies for support and spare parts; Own appliance P&L levers including BOM cost and margin; Translate market insights into hardware requirements and competitive differentiation; Manage certification roadmap and regulatory compliance; Build resourcing plans and manage program budgets; Partner with supply chain on sourcing and demand forecasting; Collaborate with hardware engineering on requirements and trade-offs.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
