Network Security Team Lead

Job Title: Network Security Team Lead

Location: New York, New York

Duration: Full Time

Job Description:

• 5-7 years of experience in network security within a highly regulated environment
• Previous team lead management experience with a passion for mentorship and leadership
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNA/CCNP Routing & Switching, Palo Alto Networks Security certifications (PCSNE), Security+, and/or CCNA Security.
• Manage a small team of talented network security engineers, providing strategic guidance and mentorship throughout all aspects of protecting the firm s data through network security best practices with a focus on data driven results.
• Act as the lead engineer and architect of network security solutions, including network and micro-segmentation, firewalls, VPN/SASE technologies, web application protection, network detection and response, network access control, browser isolation, and centralized security policy management, leveraging industryleading platforms
• Manage advanced security configurations for nextgeneration firewalls, locally and globally
• Ensure network security compliance with regulatory standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR by implementing policies and procedures and performing regular audits
• Configure and manage all deployed network security platforms such as firewalls, IDS, and IPS, ensuring they are up-to-date and configured according to industry best practices
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure secure integration of cloud services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, including implementing security controls such as access controls, encryption, and network segmentation
• Develop and maintain network segmentation policies and practices, including implementing zero trust architecture and micro segmentation to reduce the risk of lateral movement by attackers
• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, perform penetration testing, and recommend remediation plans, including vulnerability management programs
• Develop training materials and conduct regular training sessions for users on network security best practices and policies

What s required

1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field
2. 5-7 years of experience in network security within a highly regulated environment
3. Previous team lead management experience with a passion for mentorship and leadership
4. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCNA/CCNP Routing & Switching, Palo Alto Networks Security certifications (PCSNE), Security+, and/or CCNA Security.
5. Demonstrated experience with networking, firewalling (Palo Alto Networks, including User-ID, App-ID, IDS/IPS) WAF, DDoS, NAC, and other related network security related tools and technologies
6. In-depth knowledge of network segmentation, including micro segmentation and zero trust architecture leveraging tools such as Illumio, Guardicore, VMware NSX (NSX-T), vArmour, Cisco ACI, ShieldX, Unisys Stealth, and/or Zero Networks.
7. Experience with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) architectures leveraging tools such as Prisma Access, zScaler, and/or NetSkope.
8. Knowledge of cloud networking with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
9. Configuration and management experience in network detection and response (NDR) platforms such as Darktrace, ExtraHop, or Vectra.
10. Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
11. Commitment to the highest ethical standards