Network Perimeter Security Operations Director

Job Description

Responsibilities :

• The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge in network technologies, operational experience, cybersecurity, a strategic approach to overall network performance and security improvements, with a history of successful leadership in process optimization at the enterprise level.
• Service oriented mindset, strong organizational capabilities for running multiple highly technical projects and support activities across a large and complex environment.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives for infrastructure and perimeter security improvements.
• Work with executive leadership to align security process improvements with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams and stakeholders on best practices for securing network and perimeter infrastructure.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of current security processes related to infrastructure and perimeter defense, identifying areas of risk, inefficiency, and improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvements that streamline security operations and enhance the overall security posture of the organization.
• Establish clear KPIs to measure the effectiveness of security processes and improvements, providing periodic reports to senior leadership.
• Work closely with IT leadership, project managers, and other business units to support cross-functional initiatives and enterprise-wide projects.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders to provide updates on network status, challenges, and initiatives.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes to align network infrastructure with the company’s evolving needs.
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for network growth and enhancement, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization’s network architecture.
• Lead the implementation of innovative networking solutions to improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience.
• Oversee the design and implementation of security architecture related to network infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, and other perimeter security measures.
• Ensure all infrastructure security solutions meet industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Process creation experience aligning workflow with a support focus to improve the network experience for ABM team members.
• Ensure the stable operation of the corporate enterprise network including planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware & software.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of their team making sure everyone is contributing appropriately, distributing the workload evenly while ensuring motivation and performance levels are maintained.
• Lead by setting a good example (role model) - behavior consistent with words. Create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to members of the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure team alignment with project goals, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Encourage creativity, responsible risk-taking, & constant improvement amongst the team. Recognize & celebrate team & team member accomplishments & exceptional performance. Intervene when necessary to aid the group in resolving issues.
• Strong Client Service focus, ability to communicate with both a technical and non-technical audience.
• Communicate clear instructions to team members & hold them accountable to goals & objectives.
• Provide regular status reports on tasks accomplished, current issues and progress toward goals.
• Communicate to business clients, technical teams and management in a consistent manner making complex technical issues and solutions clear, simple, and understandable.
• Leads a team that provides level 3 support for client issues that cannot be resolved by other support tiers.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate the performance of third-party vendors and service providers.
• Provide capacity, performance, uptime, and security reporting as requested. Implement industry best practices in terms of availability planning, security, scalability, and change management.
• Ensure team member growth by actively communicating career progression and training plans as well as monthly status meetings with each team member.

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