CIRA
Senior Product Manager (Network Infrastructure)
Ottawa, Ontario · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 44 days ago
CybersecuritySOC OperationsProduct ManagementSalesDNSFirewallResearchCollaboration
About the role
- Join the Cyber-DNS team at CIRA and play a key role in advancing Canada's cybersecurity and DNS infrastructure!
- Our Cyber-DNS team is dedicated to protecting Canadians online by delivering cutting-edge solutions.
- You'll work at the intersection of backend systems and end-user experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead early-stage product discovery, platform evolution and decision-making for new cybersecurity capabilities, integrations and services
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, security operations and partners to deliver secure, resilient and accessible product experiences
- Collaborate with channel partners, managed service providers and internal stakeholders to support product adoption and market expansion
- Support go-to-market activities including product positioning, customer engagement and sales enablement for CIRA's DNS offerings
- Support the sales cycle from customer engagement through to successful product implementation
- Some of what you build will be deeply technical.
- You'll work alongside engineers, vendors, and channel partners to translate what
- You'll also own how this platform integrates into a broader ecosystem.
- If you're excited about building a safe and secure internet for Canadians, this is the place for you.
Requirements
- You are an experienced product leader who operates confidently at the intersection of network infrastructure, technical operations, and customer needs.
- You bring a strong understanding of DNS, both recursive and authoritative, along with exposure to areas such as anycast architecture, threat feeds, or adjacent network infrastructure environments.
- You know how to turn infrastructure data into product value.
- You are outcome-driven and partnership-minded, with experience managing vendor relationships where you don't control the roadmap.
- More importantly, you know how to close that gap through strong product thinking and execution.
- 5-8 years of experience in product management, ideally within DNS or network infrastructure
- Strong understanding of DNS infrastructure, including anycast DNS and DNS firewalls
- Strong understanding of how DNS plays a role in a broader security strategy
- Experience in both infrastructure and B2B product management
- Experience conducting user and market research and translating insights into scalable, customer-focused products and services
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, sales, operations and external partners
- Ability to make and defend prioritization decisions in high-pressure environments
- Experience owning a product P&L or contributing to pricing and packaging decisions
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally
Company info
- At CIRA, we're driven by a passion to make a positive impact on Canada's digital future.
- We're not just asking, 'What more can we do?'-we're actively exploring new frontiers to enhance and secure the internet for all Canadians.
- Our recognition as one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers for ten years is a testament to our vibrant culture.
- We believe in fostering an environment where collaboration and candour are second nature and where diverse perspectives are integral to our success, because we know that great ideas come from everywhere.
- If you're passionate about innovation and ready to make a difference in a dynamic field, join us and help shape the future of the internet!
- CIRA embraces a blend of remote and IRL in-office work to keep our team connected and engaged.
- Our Ottawa headquarters is a hub for regular events and social activities that bring our team together, encouraging a strong sense of community within our organization.
- No matter where you work from, you'll always feel part of our vibrant team and our shared mission.
- At CIRA, people remain at the centre of our recruitment process.
- All applicant screenings, interviews, evaluations and selection decisions are conducted by our staff.
- Artificial intelligence is not used to make autonomous or final hiring decisions.
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
- While CIRA uses recruitment platforms that include artificial intelligence-enabled features, which may be used to support administrative processes or skills-based assessments, these features are intended to assist our recruitment activities and do not replace human judgment.
- For any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleandculture@cira.ca.
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