Network Security Senior Manager

Key Responsibilities: -Define, develop, and oversee the organization's network security strategy, architecture, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. -Lead the design, implementation, and governance of secure network connectivity solutions, including VPNs, DC/DR connectivity, cloud connectivity, and inter-office communications. -Provide strategic oversight for enterprise network security infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, wireless networks, secure access solutions, and network access controls. -Establish and enforce network security policies, standards, and controls to protect organizational assets from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches. -Direct proactive monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response activities related to network security infrastructure. -Lead vendor and service provider management activities, including ISP relationships, contract negotiations, service reviews, and performance management against agreed SLAs. -Own the operational governance of Network and Security teams, ensuring effective resource planning, workforce management, skills development, and succession planning. -Provide leadership and guidance to Network, Security, and Infrastructure teams, ensuring efficient operations, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practices. -Oversee capacity planning, technology lifecycle management, infrastructure modernization, and obsolescence management to ensure service reliability and scalability. -Establish performance metrics, KPIs, and operational dashboards to measure network availability, security posture, service quality, and team effectiveness. -Ensure timely restoration of services by driving Major Incident Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Problem Management, and continuous service improvement initiatives. -Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Application, and Business teams to support digital transformation initiatives and secure technology adoption. -Manage departmental budgets, technology investments, and business cases to optimize operational efficiency and maximize return on investment. -Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and information security requirements, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, and other relevant industry standards. -Drive security awareness, risk assessments, and governance activities related to network and infrastructure security across the organization. Job Requirements: -University degree in Computer Science or other related academic fields. -Communication skills – it’s crucial to the ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management clearly and effectively. -Adaptability – Work as a member of several teams, which requires flexibility and adaptability. Should be comfortable working in a collaborative IT environment. -Problem-solving skills – Security incidents can happen at any time and it’s expected that this role will research, escalate, and resolve issues effectively. -Years of Experience –9 to 10 years in similar field. -Cisco Certification (CCNP- Switching & Routing) is preferred. -Enterprise firewall experience – experience configuring and managing enterprise firewalls and gateway devices is required. -Tools – Cisco, Palo Alto, SolarWinds, Application Firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS. Show more Show less