Senior Manager Network Security Manager

Job Description

The Network Security Manager is responsible for implementing and reviewing safeguards and compensating controls to maintain resilient network IT infrastructure and applications within both enterprise IT and manufacturing environments. The candidate will be responsible overseeing the implementation and management of the security controls on Olympus network devices to include, but not limited to, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Proxy, and WAF as well as the security services associated with each product. This role requires a candidate that is thoroughly knowledgeable about network security operations, cybersecurity frameworks, cloud security, and security service delivery. The Security Operations Manager will drive maturity of the Olympus and MSP network security operations function.

“The job is conducted in line with our Core Values which are: agility, empathy, long-term view, unity and integrity. Olympus is an equal opportunities employer championing a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion embedded throughout the organization and workforce.”

Job Duties

• Lead the day-to-day activities of Network Security Operations function as a global security service within all regions.
• Oversee the security configuration of network security devices, including but not limited to firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy, and WAF solutions. 
• Implement and maintain a firewall assurance program, to include, but not limited to, firewall rule change processes, with the Olympus infrastructure teams and our MSPs.
• Implement and maintain a proxy management program, to include, but not limited to, proxy exemption processes, with the Olympus infrastructure teams and our MSPs.
• Implement and maintain an IPS/IDS management program, to include, but not limited to, IPS/IDS whitelisting and tuning processes, with the Olympus infrastructure teams and our MSPs.
• Implement and maintain a WAF management program, to include, but not limited to, WAF whitelisting and tuning processes, with the Olympus infrastructure teams and our MSPs.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the security aspect of the Olympus network security solutions and management of applicable network security change requests.
• In collaboration with our incident management teams, respond swiftly and effectively to operational and security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing data breaches.
• From a security perspective, assist in conductance of thorough investigations to identify root causes and implement preventive measures to prevent future incidents.
• Collaborate effectively with other teams to ensure comprehensive protection across the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Proactively escalate issues to ensure timely resolution, minimizing disruptions and maintaining the integrity of our network security
• Act as an escalation point for support cases with various hardware / software vendors, telecom providers / carriers, MSPs, and work on the cases through complete resolution.
• Collaborate with the local/global IT teams to accomplish short- and long-term goals, manage & execute project plans, and actively engage with 3rd party vendor & MSP partners.
• Collect regional network security operations KPIs and collating the information for leadership review and presentation.
• Initiate quarterly/mid-year/yearly reviews (as directed by HR) of Network Security team, provide feedback and assess growth potential.
• Proven ability to work independently without supervision.
• Must be a hands-on manager, provide operational support to the team. 
• Willingness to work after hours in the event of a security breech or other emergency.
• Other responsibilities / duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, technical academic education, comparable qualification or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in Network Security.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing a team (Preferably Global Team).
• Network Security technologies, processes, and security services management.
• Technical architecture experience integrating network security solutions into global environments.
• Installation, integration, and deployment of Network Security Operations technology (e.g., FireMon, Tuffin, AlgoSec, Zscaler ZPA, Zscaler ZIA, etc), in an operational environment.
• Deep understanding of information security topics (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).
• Experience working within a ServiceNow environment.

Preferred:

• IT Security certification preferred (ex: CISSP, CISA, CISM, Security+, GPEN, GICSP, GRID, etc.)
• Knowledge of current security risks and protocols.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Embrace and lead change effectively and cultivate an environment of security driven thinking, innovation, experimentation, rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Results oriented, self-motivated leader.