Connector Product Manager – App Sec

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager to join our growing Enterprise TruRisk Platform PM Team at Qualys.

In this role, you will drive the strategy and execution of our Connectors — to unlock value with new use cases by integrating Qualys with 3rd Party Application Security Solutions.

You will bring a strong background in application security, and a “can-do” attitude to help global enterprise customers to seamlessly integrate their app security data with Qualys ecosystem.

You will collaborate closely with engineering, product design, product marketing, sales, and solution engineering teams, and interface with product leadership in a globally distributed environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a high-impact role at a company known for innovation and trusted by the world’s leading enterprises.

Requirements:

• Background in solution engineering, product development, product management, business analysis, Integration architect, Implementation consultant
• Deep understanding of application security,
  • Secure coding standards (e.g. OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE)
  • Threat modeling, static and dynamic analysis (SAST, DAST)
  • Software Composition Analysis (SCA) for open-source vulnerabilities
  • Application penetration testing, fuzzing, and red teaming basics
• Hands-on experience or strong understanding of AppSec tools and platforms, such as: Veracode, Checkmarx, Fortify, SonarQube, GitHub Advanced Security
• Knowledge of API security, including JWT, OAuth, rate limiting, and input validation strategies
• Proven experience in leading AppSec product initiatives in a cybersecurity or developer tools company
• Skilled at working with engineering and Security teams to design and prioritize scalable solutions
• Understanding of integration - API, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML), integration security best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to align diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the product strategy and roadmap for Qualys connectors based on company goals, customer feedback, industry trends, competitive analysis, and market research
• Define clear product themes, epics, and user stories as input to engineering and design teams
• Collaborate with engineering, UX/UI, and program management teams to prioritize, iterate, and refine product plans and ensure on-time delivery
• Attend and drive engineering grooming sessions and regular scrum meetings to provide PM input and track progress
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve trade-offs and issues that might impede product delivery
• Define, acquire, and analyze metrics and KPIs to guide product priorities and track success
• Engaging with customers to gather feedback, run beta programs, and validate product features before general availability
• Ability to articulate value propositions for security solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate with Marketing on product messaging, launch readiness, and field enablement
• Support the Sales team with product pitches, demos, and enablement for key accounts and strategic opportunities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field (MBA or equivalent experience preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in product management, or 5+ years in a technical leadership, security engineering, solution architecture role in cybersecurity or application security or developer security products
  • Prior background as a technical product manager (for security products) or security engineer is highly desirable
• Relevant certifications are a plus:
  • Security: CISSP, CSSLP, OSWE, or GWAPT