Product Manager- Core Security, Cloud WAF

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

We’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries - from the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space and cyberspace - and from manufacturing to engineering, we work together to build a future we can all trust.

Imperva, a Thales company, is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, dedicated to securing data and applications across diverse environments. Our cutting-edge solutions empower organizations to safeguard their most critical assets, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

Product Manager, Application Security

Imperva is a leading cybersecurity provider delivering best-in-class solutions to protect data and applications across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Our customers, from innovative startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, trust us to secure their digital experiences at scale.

We’re proud to be recognized as one of Israel’s Top 50 High-Tech Companies to Work For in 2025 (Dun & Bradstreet) and offer a flexible hybrid work model from our Tel Aviv Rehovot office.

The Role

We are seeking a Platform Product Manager to drive the strategy, vision, and execution for the next-generation core engine powering our Cloud and Application Security platform.

In this strategic, high-leverage role leading dedicated core engineering teams, you will design the foundation that powers our security engine and build the seamless integration framework that allows other Imperva products and services to connect into our core ecosystem.

If you are energized by high-scale platform architecture, ecosystem integration, and creating leverage that accelerates an entire R&D organization, this role offers an incredible opportunity to shape the core technology behind our enterprise security portfolio.

Your Impact

As the Product Manager you will drive foundational initiatives that directly amplify the power, speed, and capability of our cloud security suite:

• •Shape the platform of the future, ensuring it can meet next-generation security demands.
• •Enable seamless cross-product integration across the platform.
• •Bridge strategy & core infrastructure to maximize R&D output.

Responsibilities

• •Lead product strategy, prioritization, and backlog management for core engineering teams, aligning technical delivery with enterprise outcomes.
• •Establish platform standards, interfaces, and capabilities to streamline internal products interoperability.
• •Partner closely with R&D leaders, and cross-functional product managers to ensure the core engine supports future product innovations.
• •Define and track key platform metrics.
• •Drive alignment across executive and technical stakeholders, translating complex platform capabilities into business value.

Requirements

• •3+ years of Product Management experience, leading platform products, cloud infrastructure, core developer tools, or backend enterprise solutions.
• •Strong strategic & technical aptitude: proven track record of defining a clear strategy and translating complex systems needs into actionable product roadmaps.
• •Knowledge of core networking concepts, proxy architectures, or web security fundamentals.
• •Cross-functional leadership: ability to align multiple engineering teams, influence technical leaders, and drive consensus across organizational boundaries.
• •Strategic problem solver: skilled at balancing foundational platform evolution with immediate cross-product delivery needs.

Preferred Qualifications (Advantage)

• •Previous experience in engineering, system architecture, or other technical lead role.
• •Platform & API integration experience: deep understanding of modern cloud architecture, APIs, microservices patterns, and platform ecosystem design.
• •Experience working in modern agile environments (e.g., SAFe, Scrum).
• •Experience building software platforms designed for internal cross-team enablement or developer ecosystem growth.

Thales, champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.