Technical Program Manager

Description

About Us

At Versa Networks, we're revolutionizing the way businesses connect, secure, and optimize their networks. Our mission is to secure anywhere, anytime access to anything. As a leader in Secure SD-WAN, SSE (Secure Service Edge), SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and Next-generation Managed Services, we are empowering organizations across the globe to transform their IT infrastructure for the modern cloud era. Our innovative products enable enterprises to deliver a seamless, scalable, and secure digital experience, no matter where their users, devices, or applications are located. Founded by industry veterans and backed by premier venture capital firms, Versa is a market leader driving innovation and growth as it positions itself for a future IPO.

We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer success. Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals dedicated to driving the future of networking technology. We encourage creativity, offer opportunities for growth, and provide a dynamic environment where our people can thrive and make an impact.

At Versa Networks, we don’t just build products – we build relationships, elevate businesses, and shape the digital future. Join us and be part of a fast-paced, cutting-edge company that's making a real difference in how the world connects and communicates.

Job Summary

As a Technical Program Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in the development and delivery of Versa’s SSE and SASE solutions. You will lead a team of engineers, security specialists, and DevOps professionals, ensuring the seamless execution of security and networking features.

This role requires a leader who is not only technically hands-on but also skilled in coaching, mentoring, and empowering engineers to grow and perform at their best. You will be responsible for team building, cross-functional collaboration, technical execution, and strategic planning to drive product success.

Responsibilities

Technology & Product Development

• Drive the technical vision for Versa’s SSE & SASE security solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership for developing cloud-native Secure Web Gateway (SWG), CASB, ZTNA, and Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) solutions.
• Ensure that security and networking functionalities are optimized for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed architectures.
• Collaborate with Product Management to translate customer and market requirements into high-quality, secure, and scalable product features.
• Advocate for Zero Trust principles, AI-driven security analytics, and automated threat mitigation strategies.
  
  

People & Team Leadership (Motivator, Organizer, and People Manager)

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Act as a coach and mentor, helping engineers grow in their technical and leadership capabilities.
• Create an inclusive, engaging, and motivating work environment, ensuring team members feel valued, empowered, and challenged.
• Drive effective team communication, ensuring alignment across engineering, security, and product teams.
• Promote a growth mindset—encourage continuous learning, skill development, and career progression for engineers.
• Resolve conflicts and remove roadblocks, enabling teams to focus on high-impact work.
  
  

Execution & Delivery

• Own the end-to-end execution of SSE and SASE features, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Define and track engineering KPIs, such as product stability, security posture, performance metrics, and on-time delivery.
• Implement and improve Agile and DevSecOps methodologies, optimizing development workflows and CI/CD processes.
• Ensure smooth collaboration between engineering, security, DevOps, QA, and support teams.
• Establish best practices for testing, security compliance, and incident response, ensuring product reliability.
  
  

End-to-End Vision & Organization

• Maintain a holistic view of the product ecosystem, ensuring networking, security, and cloud infrastructure are seamlessly integrated.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks, optimizing for performance, scalability, and security.
• Work with Customer Success and Support teams to understand real-world customer challenges and integrate solutions into product development.
• Ensure a balance between short-term deliverables and long-term innovation, keeping Versa ahead of industry trends.
  
  

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• 12 years of experience in software development, networking, and cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in SSE, SASE, and cloud security architectures, including SWG, CASB, ZTNA, FWaaS, and DLP.
• Deep knowledge of network security technologies—firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust frameworks, and endpoint security.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, including Kubernetes, microservices, and API security.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Go, Python, Java, C ) and test automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IPSec, TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, QUIC) and deep packet inspection (DPI).
  
  

People & Leadership Skills

• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and growing engineering teams.
• Ability to motivate, engage, and build trust with engineers at all levels.
• Strong decision-making skills, with a focus on problem-solving and data-driven strategies.
• Experience managing cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, security, and customer success teams.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, balance workloads, and foster a positive, high-performance culture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in SASE, SSE, Zero Trust Security, or cloud-native security platforms.
• Experience in AI/ML-driven security analytics and automation.
• Knowledge of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  
  

Location: Santa Clara, CA

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US
  
  

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York City is expected in the range of $170,000 to $220,000. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Why Versa?

Benefits

At Versa Networks, we believe in taking care of our people – both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Competitive Salary & Incentives: We offer a competitive compensation package with and pre-IPO equity to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure you and your family stay healthy and covered.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a generous PTO policy that includes vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays to recharge and take care of personal matters.
• Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, and hybrid option to create the work schedule that works best for you.
• Professional Development: We believe in continuous learning. Access to training, certifications, and educational resources to help you grow in your career and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Employee Recognition: We celebrate achievements both big and small, with regular recognition programs and awards that highlight your contributions to our collective success.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
• Parental Leave: Generous parental leave policies to support you during life's important moments.
  
  

At Versa Networks, our benefits are designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the office. Join us and experience a rewarding, fulfilling career in a supportive environment that values your health, happiness, and success.

Versa Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.