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Manager, Network Security
3200 Hackberry Road Irving, TX 75063 US
Job Description
Unique Attributes:
- Fast paced and innovative culture
- Established company with almost 100 years of success
- Company is committed to technology innovation and investment
- Lead enterprise-wide network security initiatives for one of the largest convenience retailers in the world
Primary Responsibilities:
- Use your expertise in advanced security concepts to shape company-wide cybersecurity strategy and contribute to key technology and business objectives.
- Lead design, deployment, and oversight of core security functions including firewalls, web proxy servers, intrusion prevention systems, VPN connectivity (site-to-site and remote), NAC, multi-factor authentication, PKI, DNS security, and URL filtering.
- Define policies and drive execution of network security standards across enterprise, cloud, and retail environments.
- Oversee threat research, vulnerability remediation, and the development of compensating controls to reduce risk exposure across critical systems.
- Lead the development, prioritization, and delivery of team objectives, aligning security initiatives with business needs while acting as the point of contact for senior leadership and cross-functional partnerships.
- Provide hands-on guidance for complex issues, and act as the escalation point for network security incidents and architectural decisions.
- Manage hiring, team development, and succession planning; create professional development paths and ensure continued growth through strategic training and budget planning.
- Partner across security, engineering, and business teams to review architecture, assess third-party risk, and test security solutions prior to implementation.
- Continuously monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance and effectiveness of security controls, providing actionable metrics and updates to leadership.
- Stay engaged with the vendor community to evaluate emerging technologies and ensure the organization is leveraging best-in-class solutions to secure data at rest, in transit, and across hybrid environments.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in network security, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
- Strong background in enterprise security solutions including PKI, NAC, web filtering, VPN, and threat intelligence.
- Demonstrated success leading technical teams and cross-functional security programs.
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, and/or network-focused certifications such as PCNSE, CCNP Security, or JNCIP-SEC.
Compensation:
Candidate can expect a salary range in the 140K to 155K range plus a discretionary yearly bonus.
Meet Your Recruiter
Armani Johnson
Recruiting Manager | IT
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