Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Managed Network & Cloud Security
About the Role
As Senior Product Marketing Manager for Managed Network & Cloud Security, you'll own positioning, messaging, and go-to-market execution for a portfolio spanning managed firewall, network security, cloud security, and SASE. You'll translate complex networking and cloud security concepts into a story that resonates with network leaders, cloud architects, and CISOs. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with product management, demand generation, sales, and executive stakeholders, as well as external representation of the portfolio with press, analysts, and customers.
Responsibilities
- Messaging, Positioning & Competitive Intelligence
- Develop and continuously refine core value propositions and messaging for managed network security, managed cloud security, and SASE across buyer personas (network leader, cloud architect, CISO).
- Maintain battlecards and win/loss analysis tracking key competitors across MSSPs, Global System Integrators, and other managed network/cloud security competitors.
- Build and deliver pitch decks, FAQs, and training to arm sales and sales engineering with a clear, differentiated narrative for managed vs. self-managed and single-vendor vs. platform approaches.
- Campaigns & Demand Generation
- Partner with demand gen and campaigns teams to plan and launch integrated campaigns across web, email, paid, events, and partner/carrier channels.
- Lead go-to-market plans for new managed network, cloud security, and SASE capabilities and packaging, coordinating cross-functional launch timelines.
- Events & Field Marketing
- Partner with field and events marketing to shape network/cloud security and SASE messaging, speaker content, and booth/demo narratives for industry conferences, regional field events, and executive roundtables.
- Develop content and talk tracks for sales kickoffs, partner/carrier events, and customer/prospect field activations.
- Thought Leadership & Content
- Author bylines, POVs, and executive talking points on network and cloud security trends (SASE consolidation, zero trust, hybrid cloud security) for press, speaking opportunities, and LevelBlue's own channels.
- Write scripts for product explainer videos, customer testimonials, webinars, and executive interviews.
- Customer Marketing & Analyst Relations
- Develop case studies, reference programs, and testimonials that showcase measurable outcomes (risk reduction, consolidation savings, performance gains).
- Brief and manage relationships with Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and Frost & Sullivan analysts to support inclusion and positioning in managed network/cloud security market reports.
Requirements
- 5+ years of product marketing experience, with hands-on experience marketing managed network security, managed cloud security, SASE, SSE, or closely related infrastructure security services.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex networking and cloud security concepts into clear, differentiated messaging for technical and executive buyers.
- Track record of building and executing integrated marketing campaigns in partnership with demand gen and sales teams.
- Experience developing competitive battlecards and running win/loss programs.
- Excellent writing skills, with a portfolio of thought leadership content (bylines, blogs, whitepapers).
- Comfortable writing scripts for video and other multimedia formats.
- Experience briefing industry analysts (Gartner, Forrester, IDC, or similar).
- Experience supporting field marketing and event activations (trade shows, sales kickoffs, executive roundtables) with messaging, content, and speaker support.
- Strong cross-functional collaborator who can work effectively with product management, sales, and executives.
- AI fluency: Daily, hands-on use of generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to speed up research, drafting, competitive analysis, and content production. Ability to pair AI-assisted drafts with human review, brand voice, and accuracy checks.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have
- Direct experience marketing SD-WAN, SWG, FWaaS, CASB, ZTNA, or broader SASE/SSE offerings at an MSSP, telecom, or network security vendor.
- Familiarity with cloud security posture management (CSPM), cloud workload protection, or hybrid/multi-cloud security concepts.
- Experience marketing in a carrier or telecom-partnered go-to-market model.
- Networking or security industry certifications (e.g., Network+, Security+) are a plus.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Adoption assistance program.
This role is open to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States. LevelBlue supports flexible work and brings people together in person for key moments based on role, team, and business needs.