Manager of Network Security (Permanent – Hybrid – New York, NY)

An opportunity has come through our network for a highly skilled Senior Manager of Network Security. This permanent position, based hybrid in New York, NY, offers competitive compensation ranging from $160,000 – $195,000 annually, along with excellent benefits, a flexible hybrid work model, and a collaborative work culture that empowers you to make a truly significant impact.

You’ll be leading a team of high-level network engineers, shaping the future of network security within a dynamic and critical IT environment.

Expectations: Leading Strategic Network Security Initiatives

As the Manager of Network Security, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting critical network infrastructure, leading strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within your team and across the enterprise.

• Lead Platform Engineering Initiatives: You will lead platform engineering initiatives specifically focused on NextGen Firewalls (Next-Generation Firewalls), IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems), and Network Security Analytics. This involves guiding the team through the full lifecycle of these technologies, from strategic planning and architectural design to implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will ensure these critical security controls are robust and effective.
• Drive Automation and Process Improvements: You will actively drive automation and process improvements within the network security domain, particularly in a complex multi-vendor environment. This includes identifying repetitive manual tasks, designing and implementing automation scripts or tools, and streamlining operational workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce human error, and accelerate security deployments and responses. Your focus on continuous improvement will optimize team performance.
• Act as a Trusted Advisor to Internal Stakeholders: You will serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and senior leadership. This requires translating complex technical security concepts and risks into clear, understandable business implications. Your expertise will guide strategic decisions, secure buy-in for security initiatives, and ensure that network security aligns with overarching organizational goals and risk appetite.
• Champion Client Needs and Ensure Alignment: You will actively champion client needs by understanding their operational requirements and ensuring that network security solutions are designed to support their business objectives without unnecessary friction. You’ll ensure strict alignment with enterprise goals, balancing security best practices with business enablement to deliver true customer value.
• Contribute to Compliance and Risk Management Efforts: You will play a crucial role in contributing to compliance and risk management efforts related to network security. This involves ensuring that network security controls adhere to internal policies and external regulatory standards, assisting with audits, and providing input into risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities across the network infrastructure.

What You Bring to the Table: Essential Qualifications for Network Security Leadership

To excel as a Manager of Network Security, you’ll need extensive experience in IT, deep technical expertise in networking and security, proven management experience, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

• Extensive IT and Management Experience: You possess 10+ years of verifiable experience in IT, specifically within high-reliability, global environments. Within this, you must have at least 5+ years of dedicated management experience, demonstrating your ability to lead, mentor, and inspire technical teams. This combined experience is crucial for overseeing complex network security operations in a large-scale setting.
• Deep Expertise in Networking and Security Protocols: You have deep expertise in core networking and security protocols. This includes:
  • OSPF (Open Shortest Path First): Advanced understanding of internal routing.
  • BGP (Border Gateway Protocol): Expert knowledge of external routing and policy control.
  • VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks): Proficiency in network segmentation.
  • IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems): Experience with deploying and managing IPS solutions.
  • DNS (Domain Name System): Deep understanding of DNS architecture and security.
  • DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) Mitigation: Knowledge and experience with DDoS attack detection and prevention strategies.
  • And more, indicating a comprehensive grasp of network fundamentals and advanced security concepts.
• Strong Hands-on Experience with Key Network Security Technologies: You possess strong hands-on experience with critical network security technologies, including F5 Load Balancers (for traffic management and application delivery), Blue Coat Proxies (for web security and content filtering), and a wide range of Cisco technologies (routers, switches, firewalls, and network management tools). This practical expertise is vital for leading an engineering team.
• Proficiency in Troubleshooting and Packet Analysis: You are highly proficient in troubleshooting tools and possess expert skills in packet analysis (e.g., Wireshark). This enables you to diagnose and resolve complex network and security issues at a deep technical level, ensuring rapid incident response and problem resolution.
• Familiarity with Automation, Monitoring, and ITSM Tools: You have familiarity with automation tools (for scripting security tasks), monitoring tools (for network and security observability), and ITSM (IT Service Management) tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) for incident, change, and problem management. This knowledge streamlines operations and enhances visibility.
• Proactive, Collaborative, and Innovative Mindset: You embody a proactive, collaborative mindset coupled with a genuine passion for innovation. You’re constantly seeking opportunities to improve processes, leverage new technologies, and drive positive change within the network security domain.

Additional Desired Qualifications: Further Enhancing Your Profile

• Experience with Wireless and Cisco ISE: Experience with wireless networking (e.g., Wi-Fi standards, wireless security) and Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) for network access control and policy enforcement.
• Knowledge of Specific Security and Monitoring Platforms: Familiarity with QRADAR (IBM QRadar SIEM), SolarWinds (network and systems management), and NetBrain (network automation and mapping) is a plus, indicating broader exposure to enterprise security and monitoring solutions.
• Background in Compliance and Audit Processes: A background in compliance and audit processes (e.g., preparing for external audits, responding to audit findings, implementing regulatory controls) would be highly beneficial, strengthening your contribution to the firm’s risk management efforts.

If this Manager of Network Security role in New York, NY, aligns with your extensive experience in IT leadership, your deep expertise in network security technologies (F5, Blue Coat, Cisco), and your passion for driving automation and compliance, then this permanent, hybrid opportunity offers competitive compensation, great benefits, and a chance to make a significant impact on a global scale.