Information Security Manager – Network Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement Ferguson’s network security strategy.

• Build and lead a team of up to 6 associates through recruitment, hiring, training, coaching, development, and recognition of team members.

• Oversee operational support for network security systems, including after-hours on-call assistance.

• Create and update strategic roadmaps for the network security initiative.

• Supervise network security technologies such as firewalls, IDS, IPS, URL filtering, and VPN.

• Manage the design, implementation, and support of network security solutions for branches, data centers, and endpoints.

• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to enhance processes and support the network.

• Lead significant network security projects.

• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors.

• Oversee the department budget and negotiate vendor contracts.

• Monitor emerging technologies, trends, issues, and solutions, assessing their relevance to Ferguson’s network security capabilities.

• Provide requirements for the technology selection process.

• Partner with architecture teams on blueprints and roadmaps for both current and future network needs.

• Work with delivery and operational teams to ensure new deployments are accompanied by appropriate support and run-book documentation.

• Ensure team members are trained for monitoring, ongoing support, routine engineering, and operation of new network security technologies.

• Comply with all policies, regulations, and procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in implementing network defenses, including firewalls, network access control, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, web application firewalls, web gateways, or proxies.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in implementing cloud network security.

• Experience in implementing Zero Trust or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) network security architecture.

• Professional certifications preferred, such as Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Networking, and CISSP.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to create and deliver impactful presentations to groups.

• Proficient in using computers, tablets, and mobile devices efficiently.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio.

• Knowledge of project/task management systems preferred, such as ServiceNow, SharePoint, and Project.

• Ability to interpret site surveys and drawings to determine project requirements preferred.

• Experience with voice, data, and wireless technologies preferred.

• Professional demeanor and maturity to interact at all organizational levels and with third-party contractors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with a company match

• Mental health coverage

• Gender affirming benefits

• Family building benefits

• Paid parental leave

• Associate discounts

• Community involvement opportunities

• Bonus or Incentive Plan eligibility