Manager Network Security Engineering

Optimum

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Job Summary

You will play a key role in developing security strategies, managing a team of engineers, and staying ahead of emerging threats in the cybersecurity landscape.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of network security engineers.
• Oversee hiring, training, and professional development of team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Set team goals, evaluate performance, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Network Security Engineering:

• Design and document secure network architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management tools and other security technologies.
• Support our operations team to monitor, analyze, and respond to network security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR).

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement the organization's network security roadmap.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align security initiatives with business goals.

Program and Project Support:

• Collaborate with leadership to execute program and project-specific requirements, ensuring network security aligns with organizational objectives.
• Provide expert guidance during the planning and execution of projects, ensuring all security aspects are integrated effectively.
• Proactively identify and address potential risks to maintain project timelines and quality.

Incident Management:

• Lead investigations into network security breaches and coordinate response efforts.
• Implement and refine incident response plans and disaster recovery protocols.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Security Operations, Network Operations, IT teams, and governance and compliance teams, to ensure security is integrated across all systems and processes.
• Prepare and present security performance reports and updates to stakeholders.

Automation and Innovation:

• Drive automation in security processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Evaluate and recommend new network security technologies and solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master's preferred) or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proficient in network security technologies, such as firewalls, SIEMs, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection tools
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, etc.) and network infrastructure
• Expertise in security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and securing hybrid environments
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills

• Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and implementation
• Strong analytical skills to assess threats, risks, and vulnerabilities in complex environments

Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

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The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $133,661.00-$219,586.00/year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet and maintain a drug-free and smoke-free workplace

Salary Unit: Yearly