Xage

Director, Product Management – Asset Protection

Xage Security August 21, 2026

Location: Palo Alto, CA

About Xage Security

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, government, and private enterprises are increasing in scale, speed, and impact. Xage Security is the leader in Zero Trust for high-stakes environments, helping organizations protect what matters most. With Xage, organizations can stop cyber threats, strengthen resilience, simplify security, and move faster with confidence.

We have built tremendous momentum across governments and commercial enterprises around the world, and it’s just the beginning. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Startup Employers, Xage prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and innovation in pursuit of our mission. We are headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and have global teams across North America and EMEA.

We’re passionate about solving problems that have positive, real-world consequences for the lives of everyday people. We hope you’ll join us in protecting what matters most and helping organizations operate with confidence in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

About The Role

We are seeking a visionary Director of Product Management to lead our Asset Protection product line. In this critical role, you will define the roadmap, strategy, and execution for products designed to secure enterprise assets and resources, critical data, and physical infrastructure. This position requires a hands‑on product leader who thrives on end‑to‑end execution.

The ideal candidate possesses deep domain expertise in network security, next‑generation firewalls (NGFW), software‑defined networking (SDN), or micro‑segmentation, combined with a passion for building highly scalable, distributed zero‑trust architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle for the Asset Protection portfolio. Define the vision, strategy, and feature roadmap based on market trends, threat landscapes, and customer needs.
• Cross‑Functional Execution: Work in lockstep with engineering, UX/UI, and CS teams to define and build resilient, deployable, and user‑friendly asset protection solutions.
• Go‑to‑Market Alignment: Partner with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to develop clear product positioning, messaging, and enablement materials.
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends in SDN, firewalls, micro‑segmentation, and network security. Act as the internal subject matter expert on how our asset protection capabilities stack up against legacy solutions and emerging threats.
• Customer Advocacy: Engage directly with customers—ranging from federal agencies to Fortune 500 enterprises—to gather feedback, understand operational pain points, and validate product direction.

Required Qualifications

• Education and Experience: BS/BA in CS/Math, 5+ years of product management experience in networking or B2B cybersecurity, with a proven track record driving complex product lines.
• Technical Domain Expertise: Strong hands‑on background managing products focused on micro‑segmentation, network security, next‑generation firewalls (NGFW), or software‑defined networking (SDN).
• Zero Trust Knowledge: Deep understanding of zero‑trust architecture, identity and access management, and least‑privilege principles.
• Individual Contributor Mindset: High agency and execution‑focused; comfortable driving projects independently from ideation through market launch without relying on a team of PMs.
• Business Acumen: Ability to translate highly complex, technical concepts into compelling business value propositions for executive buyers.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Perks

• Salary: $210,000 – $240,000 + bonus + equity
• Full health, dental, vision insurance
• Continuous training, support and focus on your career goals
• Mid stage startup opportunity in a massive sized market with proven traction and growing rapidly

Xage Recognition & Momentum

Xage Security has experienced explosive growth and received numerous awards and recognition, including:

• Named a Forbes America’s Best Startup Employer 2024-2026
• $17 million contract awarded by U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) to offer its zero trust access control
• Named in Gartner research on Privileged Access Management, Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Platforms, and CPS Secure Remote Access
• Named in Forrester research on Operation Technology Security, IoT, and Microsegmentation
• Recognized in 2026 for leadership in Privileged Access Management and Zero Trust for AI by The Hacker News, Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, and Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards
• ISO 27001:2022, IEC 62443, and FIPS 140-3 certified

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