Network Security Project Manager

Role:Network Security Project Manager

Location:Remote

Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of security infrastructure projects, including:
Security enclave or segmented network deployments
Network and firewall security implementations
Infrastructure security modernization initiatives
Act as the primary project lead coordinating across Security, Network, Infrastructure, Operations, Vendors, and Client stakeholders.
Drive projects through design definition, internal and client design reviews, and approval processes.
Partner with engineering teams to ensure solutions meet security architecture and client requirements.
Own execution once designs are approved, ensuring delivery aligns to scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Ensure strong ownership of delivery documentation, including:
Runbooks
Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
Project status, implementation, and close-out artifacts
Proactively identify delivery, security, and operational risks and drive resolution.
Provide clear, executive-level communication to clients and internal leadership.
Mentor or guide junior project managers as needed.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience as a Project Manager leading infrastructure and security-focused initiatives.
Demonstrated experience delivering security and network infrastructure projects in enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of security infrastructure concepts, including:
Firewalls and network security architectures
Routing and switching fundamentals
Segmented or zone-based network designs
Experience working with security-centric environments that may include technologies such as:
Palo Alto Networks
Prisma Access or Prisma SD-WAN
Proven ability to lead design reviews, client discussions, and delivery alignment.
Strong documentation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, client-facing delivery environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience delivering large-scale or multi-stream security infrastructure programs.
Exposure to enterprise change governance, deployment coordination, and implementation planning.
Experience working with systems integrators, vendors, or managed service providers.
Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
Experience in regulated or highly secure enterprise environments.