Skills in demand: Security-focused product managers

Skills in demand: SOC analysts
Skills in demand: SOC analysts

Increased innovation around cloud, Big Data and mobility has created sharp demand for experienced, security-focused product managers. 

What it takes

Those with full lifecycle experience – from roadmap to execution – and strong collaboration skills are well-positioned for career growth.  Most roles are based in Silicon Valley, but more can be found in emerging innovation hubs.

Compensation

Geography is a factor, but salaries for senior product managers can range from a $130k to $150k base, plus bonus. Director level and above range from a $175k to $225k base, plus bonus.  

Sign up to our newsletters

More in News

House Intelligence Committee OKs amended version of controversial CISPA

Despite the 18-to-2 vote in favor of the bill proposal, privacy advocates likely will not be satisfied, considering two key amendments reportedly were shot down.

Judge rules hospital can ask ISP for help in ID'ing alleged hackers

The case stems from two incidents where at least one individual is accused of accessing the hospital's network to spread "defamatory" messages to employees.

Three LulzSec members plead guilty in London

Ryan Ackroyd, 26; Jake Davis, 20; and Mustafa al-Bassam, 18, who was not named until now because of his age, all admitted their involvement in the hacktivist gang's attack spree.