Senior Hardware Product Manager – Enterprise Networking & Security Hardware (NetSec)
Core
Define and drive the evolution of enterprise NGFW hardware portfolio, championing platform excellence across physical hardware from early architecture to full commercial scale.
Role type
Senior Hardware Product Manager (Enterprise Networking & Security Hardware)
Builds
Physical hardware platforms for Security, Routing, Switching, and SD-WAN appliances
Domain
Cybersecurity, Enterprise Networking, Hardware Engineering
Required skills
Hardware product strategy, ASIC/FPGA/CPU architecture, NPI lifecycle management, Supply chain coordination, COGS optimization, Cross-functional leadership, Technical requirements definition, Regulatory compliance (FIPS/NEBS), Data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
AI/ML integration, AIOps, Telemetry analysis, Executive presentation skills
Technologies
ASIC, FPGA, CPU, SD-WAN, L2/L3 Switching, Routing, PoE, Optics/Transceivers, FIPS, Common Criteria, NEBS
Responsibilities
Drive physical platform strategy across Switching, Routing, SD-WAN, and Security Appliances; Develop forward-looking hardware portfolio strategy; Translate customer requirements into product specs and roadmaps; Lead new operational models for manufacturing partnerships; Define scale parameters for customer deployments; Leverage AIOps and telemetry for hardware insights; Spearhead hardware integrations and global certifications; Maintain release quality and orderability; Partner with support to resolve technical escalations; Present QBRs to executive leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
