Network Security Expert - Leadership Role
Apply for this leadership position to drive network security strategies and mentor a team of engineers.
You will be accountable for the performance of the network, coordinating with vendors and partners, and maintaining operational workflows. Your expertise in firewall, NAC, segmentation, and Secure Service Edge will enable you to lead change and incident management processes. Strong communication skills and experience with platforms like ServiceNow or Jira are essential for success in this role.
About This Opportunity
In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of network security engineers and ensuring the reliability and performance of the tower. You will also be accountable for process improvements, governance reporting, and stakeholder communication.
Your Role and Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor the network security engineering & operations team.
* Act as the main point of accountability for tower performance, escalations, and stakeholder communication.
* Coordinate with vendors and managed partners for operational reliability.
* Mature and maintain SOPs, runbooks, emergency change, and operational workflows.
* Own change, incident, problem, and request management for the tower.
* Publish weekly/monthly governance reports and KPIs.
* Drive process improvements to ensure sustainability.
Requirements
You must have 15+ years of experience in network security, including team leadership. You should have deep expertise in firewall, NAC, segmentation, and Secure Service Edge, as well as strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing/switching, segmentation strategies, and lateral movement risks. Experience with platforms like ServiceNow or Jira is also required.
Benefits
This is an exceptional opportunity to launch your career with a global leader in transformation. IBM offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and a competitive compensation package.