Cisco

Director, Product Management - Threat AI Detections

Cisco$230K — $325K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience or a Master's with 12+ years or a PhD with 8+ years, including 4+ years of people management.
  • Experience in cybersecurity product management, especially in enterprise-level initiatives.
  • Proven background in designing and managing large-scale network detection services in cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Capacity to build and maintain advanced threat detection platforms leveraging AI and ML for threat identification.
  • Familiarity with networking protocols, traffic analysis, and application-layer security architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life management.
  • Connect cross-functional teams including design, development, and marketing for cohesive execution.
  • Direct product management and technical marketing to create market-leading solutions.
  • Drive vision and execution of AI-driven threat detection solutions for security operations centers.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships to align product initiatives with business needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies.
  • Engagement in impactful projects that enhance security operations against cyber threats.
  • Chance to lead a critical product portfolio within a global cybersecurity leader.
  • Access to ongoing professional development resources and mentorship.
  • Possibility to influence product strategy and direction on a large scale.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 06/22/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

This is an exciting opportunity for a Director of Product to join our Threat AI Detections team here at Cisco, with a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities within security operations. This team plays a critical role in developing and deploying AI-driven threat detection and response solutions that empower security operations centers (SOCs) to effectively combat evolving cyber threats with greater speed and accuracy.

Your Impact

We are seeking a strategic leader to own the end-to-end lifecycle of our threat detection product portfolio. In this role, you will drive the vision and execution of our solutions from initial definition through to market launch and beyond. Responsibilities include:
  • Own the Lifecycle: Lead product strategy from concept and planning through to production, release, and end-of-life management.
  • Drive Cross-Functional Excellence: Act as the central hub connecting design, development, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive, high-impact execution.
  • Lead with Impact: Direct our product management and technical marketing functions to deliver market-leading solutions that solve real-world challenges.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience, or Masters and 12+ years of experience, or PhD and 8+ years of experience to include 4+ years of people management.
  • Cybersecurity product management focused on leading complex, cross functional initiatives at an enterprise level.
  • Experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale network detection services within a cloud or hybrid infrastructure environment.
  • Experience building, scaling, or maintaining advanced threat detection platforms, including the integration of AI/ML-driven analytics to identify sophisticated adversarial activity.
  • Experience in networking protocols, traffic analysis and application-level security architectures.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of the modern threat landscape, including tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by advanced persistent threats.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable product roadmaps and strategic technical initiatives.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, drive consensus across engineering and security teams, and mentor high-performing product managers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical security concepts to both executive leadership and technical engineering teams.

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