Engineering Product Manager

Cisco

. Own and lead the strategy and execution of Resilient Infrastructure .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $169,300 - $237,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Resilient Infrastructure strategies and execution, with a strong focus on product and network security, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication with executive leadership.

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Product ManagementTechnical Program ManagementSecurity Program LeadershipEnterprise Networking PlatformsExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Product SecurityNetwork SecurityAttack Surface ReductionSecure-By-Default DesignDetection And ResponseVulnerability Lifecycle ManagementIncident Response ProcessesCross-Platform Program CoordinationProgram Direction ShapingCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Influencing Across TeamsSynthesis Of Technical InformationStructure And Accountability

Tools & Technologies

RoutersSwitchesFirewallsIdentity Management SystemsAccess Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Multi-Platform Engineering OrganizationCustomer-Facing SecurityGo-To-Market MessagingExecutive-Level BriefingProgram Transparency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and lead the strategy and execution of Resilient Infrastructure
Ensure program execution with high visibility, transparency, and accountability across major product and platform areas
Coordinate with platform and security leadership partners to track and lead roadmap execution
Engage deeply on technical substance to identify risks and escalate appropriately to principal engineering leadership
Define next phases of work, identify emerging priorities, and extend the Resilient Infrastructure approach into new products and platforms
Partner with security research, product-security incident response, Sales, and Customer Experience teams to define program work
Align customer-facing messaging and respond to customer inquiries
Maintain accurate, up-to-date transparency into program progress for senior and executive leadership
Represent the program in executive-level conversations and ensure internal and external messaging remains aligned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience
Proven experience in product management, technical program management, or security program leadership within a large, multi-platform engineering organization
Technical proficiency in product and network security, including attack surface reduction, secure-by-default design, and detection and response
Proven ability to influence across cross-functional teams and excellent executive communication skills to synthesize sophisticated technical information for senior audiences
Demonstrated critical thinking with experience shaping program direction and priorities, bringing structure and accountability to ambiguous programs
Experience with enterprise networking platforms, including routers, switches, firewalls, and identity/access management systems, or equivalent multi-platform environments
Familiarity with product security incident response processes, vulnerability lifecycle management, or product security domains
Experience supporting customer-facing security incident response and translating technical security capabilities into go-to-market messaging
Prior experience briefing executive-level partners on security program status, risks, and landmarks
Experience coordinating large-scale, cross-platform programs spanning multiple product lines or business units

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles