Sr Director, Product Security Assurance & Vulnerability Remediation, PSIRT

Location: Office - USA - CA - Headquarters

Remote Type: No

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Your Career Are you ready to lead the charge in securing a global enterprise and building the next generation of information security leaders? At Palo Alto Networks, we are on a mission to redefine what it means to be secure in today’s digital-first world. As we continue our rapid global expansion, we are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Senior Director to lead our Product Security Assurance and Vulnerability Remediation programs, including the Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT). This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of our information security posture, collaborate with cutting-edge engineering teams, and build a world-class security organization in one of the fastest-growing markets. Your Impact As the Sr. Director of PSIRT, you will be at the heart of our global security strategy, with the unique opportunity to build, scale, and lead an elite PSIRT team. Your strategic leadership will drive the integration of security into all phases of the product lifecycle, manage global vulnerability response efforts, and ensure risk-based remediation processes are executed efficiently. You will inspire innovation, mentor the next generation of security leaders, and ensure that our security practices are both proactive and scalable. Leadership & Strategy Define and lead the enterprise strategy for product security assurance, secure development lifecycle (SDL), and vulnerability remediation. Build and manage a global PSIRT function, including team structure, tooling, processes, and training. Represent the product security function in executive forums, board updates, customer meetings, and industry engagements. Vulnerability Management & Remediation Oversee the end-to-end vulnerability remediation lifecycle, ensuring timely triage, risk assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities across product lines. Lead the vulnerability disclosure program in collaboration with legal, PR, and engineering stakeholders. Oversee the communication process for customer notifications, advisories, and regulatory disclosures. Incident Response (PSIRT) Manage the PSIRT team’s response to product security incidents, including investigation, containment, root cause analysis, and postmortem reporting Manage the responsible disclosure process for product vulnerabilities, including coordination with external security researchers, government CERT teams (e.g., CISA), and industry organizations. Collaboration & Compliance Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, legal, compliance and customer support teams to prioritize and implement security fixes and patches to meet obligations for product security disclosures (e.g., ISO/IEC 30111, NIST 800-161, SBOM) Support due diligence, customer audits, and internal/external assessments related to product security posture. Influence secure software supply chain practices, including open-source risk management and SBOM generation.

Qualifications

Your Experience Global Leadership Experience: 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 7+ years in a leadership role overseeing product or application security. Expertise in vulnerability management processes and tools, including risk scoring methodologies (e.g., CVSS). Extensive experience with product security incident response and vulnerability disclosure programs. Strong knowledge of common security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, OWASP). Strategic and Technical expertise: Deep knowledge of secure software development, vulnerability management, and incident response frameworks. Proven success in building and leading global security assurance and PSIRT programs at scale. Strong understanding of regulatory and industry standards (ISO 27001/30111, NIST, CVSS, MITRE, OWASP, etc.). Exceptional leadership: You’re an empowering leader who knows how to motivate teams, nurture talent, and unlock the potential of your team members. You’re skilled at creating a culture of trust and accountability, while providing mentorship that accelerates team growth. Why Join Us? Impact at Scale: You will lead security at a global scale, working with innovative technologies and security practices to safeguard millions of customers worldwide. Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Leadership: Inspire and develop a talented team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. A Culture of Collaboration: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in tech, security, and business. We foster a culture of open communication, transparency, and teamwork where everyone's voice matters. If you're a security visionary, a passionate leader, and a strategic thinker with a proven track record of success, Palo Alto Networks is the place for you. Join us in redefining security for the future, while empowering the next generation of security leaders in India. Let’s build a safer, more secure digital world—together.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$250,900.00 - $344,325.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.