Network Security Manager

Job Summary

Overview We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Manager to work with our Network Security team. This role is responsible for overseeing the strategy, implementation, and maintenance of our network security infrastructure, with a strong focus on Palo Alto Networks firewalls and migrations from Checkpoint or Netskope. The Manager will be part of the network security team, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our network resources. This role involves team leadership, vendor coordination, project execution, incident management, and continuous service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Network Operations Management: Manage day-to-day operations of enterprise network infrastructure. Ensure high availability and optimal performance of Palo Alto, Checkpoint F5 solutions cloud Azure, GCP, AWS.
• Monitor network health, capacity, utilisation, and performance using monitoring tools.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of critical network incidents and outages.
• Maintain network uptime in line with business SLAs.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor network engineers and support teams. Allocate tasks and manage operational priorities. Conduct performance reviews and technical coaching. Ensure adherence to operational processes and documentation standards.
• Incident Change Management: Manage Major Incident handling and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Participate in CAB meetings and approve network changes. Ensure compliance with ITIL processes including incident, problem, and change management. Coordinate with TAC, ISPs, and third-party vendors during escalations.
• Security Compliance: Ensure network security best practices are implemented. Work closely with security teams on audits, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements. Manage firewall policies, NAC solutions, segmentation, and access control.
• Project Management: Plan and execute network-related projects. Coordinate with cross-functional teams for infrastructure deployments. Prepare project documentation, implementation plans, and risk assessments. Manage vendor relationships and procurement activities.
• Documentation Reporting: Maintain network diagrams, SOPs, inventory, and technical documentation. Prepare operational reports, service metrics, and management dashboards. Track KPIs and service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related field.

Experience

• 12 to 15 years of experience in network engineering and operations. Minimum 3-5 years in a Team lead or managerial role.

Technical Skills

• Palo Alto Panorama M300, M700
• Palo Alto firewalls 1400, 3400, 5400 or VM Series
• Checkpoint MDS/CMA
• F5 Load balancer solution
• CASB, Netskope
• ServiceNow
• Cloud security technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Certifications (Preferred)

• Cisco Systems CCNP / CCIE
• Cissp/ pcnse
• ITIL Foundation or ITIL Intermediate
• Fortinet NSE / Palo Alto certifications
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure)

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work under pressure during critical incidents
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

Work Environment

• 24x7 support readiness for critical incidents and escalations.
• Hybrid/on-site work depending on business requirements.
• May require occasional after-hours maintenance support.

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