Product Manager

About this role

The application window is expected to close on: 07/22/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .

Meet the Team 

Isovalent , now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and   eBPF . Cisco   Isovalent   builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technologies, Cilium and Tetragon, are the choice of   numerous , industry-leading, global organizations.   

We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that every employee contributes to our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to deliver exceptional products and services.  

Your Impact

As the Engineering Product Manager ,  you are the voice of the customer inside  Isovalent . You will lead the vision and roadmap for Tetragon products and deliver rich  eBPF -powered capabilities to  Isovalent’s  full customer base.  

• Product Vision & Strategy:  Lead the vision and roadmap for Tetragon -based products , delivering advanced   eBPF -powered runtime security capabilities that enable users to detect, investigate, and mitigate cloud-native threats.  

• Customer-Centric Innovation:   Act as the primary voice of the customer within   Isovalent , engaging directly with the user base to understand their unique challenges and translate them into actionable product requirements.  

• Technical Growth & Collaboration:   Collaborate with industry-leading   eBPF   engineers to deepen your technical   expertise , driving the evolution of Kubernetes-native infrastructure security.  

• Sales & Pre-Sales Enablement:   Empower sales teams by providing the tools, demonstrations, and technical validation necessary to successfully articulate the value of our runtime security solutions to prospects.  

• Marketing & Content Leadership:   Partner with marketing to evangelize Tetragon through high-impact content, including technical blog posts, white papers, videos, and interactive labs.  

• Customer Success & Community Advocacy:   Support Customer Success teams in driving user adoption and represent   Isovalent   at industry conferences and meetups to foster the   open-source   eBPF   and Tetragon community.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors + 8 years, Masters + 6 years, or PhD + 3 years of related experience in product management or cybersecurity product development .  

• Experience working in   Cloud Native security and SecOps workflows, including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and offensive security (red/blue/purple teaming) .  

• Prior experience   building enterprise-grade software for Fortune 500 customers, with   demonstrated   experience managing the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to successful launch.  

• E xperience leading product strategy and roadmap development, including the ability to foster collaboration and secure buy-in from diverse stakeholders across engineering, marketing, and sales departments ; along with   defining and communicating a unified product vision.  

• Experience in the Cloud Native security competitive landscape, coupled with experience driving Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies and Product-Led Growth (PLG) initiatives.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep   expertise   in Kubernetes and Kubernetes Security, supported by a strong technical foundation in   eBPF ,   Linux   ,   and   kernel concepts .  

• Demonstrated experience with the broader SecOps tooling ecosystem, including SIEM/log collection systems (Splunk, ELK ,   Google SecOps ) and IDS/IPS network security tools (Suricata, Zeek , Snort, OSSEC ).  

• Practical knowledge of industry security frameworks and compliance standards   ( MITRE   ATT&CK, CIS benchmarks, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-53, SOC2).  

• Experience designing backend systems that enable growth, such as self-service provisioning   or friction-free onboarding flows.  

• Proven   track record   building products for large enterprise customers and   hyperscalers , including navigating complex compliance requirements and managing global rollouts.

Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $171,600.00 to $245,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan el

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