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)
Builds
Enterprise NGFW hardware portfolio (Switching, Routing, SD-WAN, Security Appliances)
Domain
Cybersecurity / Enterprise Networking Hardware
Required skills
Hardware product strategy, ASIC/FPGA/CPU architecture, NPI lifecycle management, COGS optimization, Supply chain alignment, Cross-functional leadership, Technical requirements definition, Regulatory compliance (FIPS, Common Criteria, NEBS), Data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
AI/ML integration, AIOps, Telemetry analysis, Strategic manufacturing partnerships
Technologies
ASIC, FPGA, CPU, SD-WAN, L2/L3 Switching, Routing, PoE, Optics/Transceivers, FIPS, Common Criteria, NEBS
Responsibilities
Drive physical platform strategy defining specs and lifecycle roadmaps; Translate customer requirements into product requirements and KPIs; Lead new operational models for manufacturing partnerships; Define scale parameters for customer deployment; Leverage AIOps and telemetry for hardware insights; Spearhead hardware integrations and global certifications; Maintain release quality and orderability; Partner with support to resolve escalations; Present QBRs to executive leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
