Network Security Engineering Manager, Remote

Primary Duties:

• Design and implement robust network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and security protocols.
• Oversee network segmentation, encryption, and secure access mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data and systems.
• Collaborate with the security operations center (SOC) to monitor network traffic for vulnerabilities, suspicious activities, and security incidents.
• Develop and implement incident response procedures, ensuring timely and effective resolution of network security issues.
• Work closely with IT, software engineering, DevOps, and other teams to integrate security controls and best practices into network design and operations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network security engineers, providing direction and technical guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of network security technologies, protocols, and tools (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, DLP) and experience with cloud networking security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks (ISO, NIST, CIS) and regulatory compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Hands-on experience with network security monitoring tools, SIEMs, and incident response.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities:

• Strongly Preferred:
• Experience securing cloud environments, particularly in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including familiarity with cloud security controls, architecture, and best practices.
• Expertise in Zero Trust architectures, SD-WAN, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems like Sumo logic, and network monitoring tools like Wireshark.
• Strong background in handling network-related incidents and conducting forensic analysis to uncover the cause and impact of security breaches.
• Previous experience in healthcare, finance, or government sectors, particularly in managing network security within compliance frameworks like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOX.
• Experience leading large-scale network security projects, from planning and implementation to monitoring and assessment.
• Ability to automate network security tasks using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages, improving efficiency and response times for security events.
• Preferred:
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and security monitoring in CI/CD environments and
• containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, CEH, or similar are strongly preferred