Job Summary (List Format):
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive information security frameworks with a focus on securing mega sports events and non-event operations.
- Direct strategy architecture and operations for secure network infrastructure across on-premises hybrid and cloud environments.
- Design and enforce secure network architecture covering core distribution access and data center layers.
- Oversee deployment and validation of advanced security technologies (e.g. NGFW IPS DDoS protection ZTNA WAF Proxy).
- Evaluate and recommend improvements through emerging technologies such as SASE and micro-segmentation.
- Manage firewall operations including rule reviews and change control processes.
- Ensure effective monitoring and incident response to network-based threats.
- Collaborate with SOC IT infrastructure and application teams to maintain a layered defense approach.
- Provide domain expertise on key security platforms (Cisco Palo Alto Fortinet F5 Email Gateways).
- Develop and lead enterprise network security strategies in line with business objectives and regulatory standards (NIST ISO 27001 NCSA).
- Lead initiatives for network segmentation firewall policy zero-trust architecture and secure access.
- Own and manage security controls for LAN/WAN VPN cloud connectivity SD-WAN and remote access.
- Oversee preparation evaluation of RFPs technical proposals and management of the IT security budget.
- Lead mentor and build the capability of a team of network security engineers and analysts.
- Manage vendors and MSSPs involved in perimeter and network security.
- Represent network security in audits risk reviews and executive-level committees.
- Requires 15 years experience in network/security roles including 5 7 years in leadership.
- Bachelors or masters degree in Information Security Computer Science or related field.
- Must have relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP PCNSE NSE Cloud Security certifications).
- Strong skills in strategic security architecture leadership cross-functional collaboration incident response and risk-based decision-making.