Head of Network Security Product & Delivery - Director

Deutsche Bank • Cary, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Network Security Product & Delivery is a senior product management leadership role within Deutsche Bank's CTO department of the Chief Security Office (CSO) division. This is a strategic role responsible for the strategy, design, engineering, implementation, and continuous support of Network Security products and the responsibilities include engineering, operations and product change delivery. You will have the responsibility for a significant change budget as well as a run budget and associated staff. In addition, you will be the local Head of CSO in Cary and will also provide necessary US time zone coverage for technology incidents, given it is the only Director position in CSO CTO in the US. This role demands a senior leader with a strategic vision for leveraging technology to ensure top-tier threat detection and response capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in a security organisation within a large, global enterprise
• Experience leading senior engineering managers and their teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of platforms such as Network Detection and response, Web Application Firewalls, Network Segmentation solution, Encryption solutions, and general Network Security concepts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey strategic visions and complex security concepts to a wide range of stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar are highly desirable
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity strategy, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Exceptional skills in strategic planning, vendor management and compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Architecture: Develop and execute a comprehensive Network Security strategy / architecture that aligns with the Bank’s overall cybersecurity objectives and enterprise architecture. Guide senior engineering managers in strategic planning, execution, and evolution of the Network Security infrastructure to meet current and future security demands
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Take full responsibility for the budgeting process, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to support security operations, project initiatives, and technology upgrades. Optimize costs while ensuring the security infrastructure meets the Bank’s standards for protection and compliance
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead a group of senior engineering managers, setting clear objectives, promoting a culture of innovation, and ensuring the development of high-performance teams capable of executing the organization's security strategy effectively. Have accountability for a total team of 150 staff based in the US, UK, Germany and India
• Technology Implementation and Optimization: Spearhead the selection, engineering, and deployment of network protection solutions. Ensure these technologies are leveraged to their fullest for sophisticated network and cyber threat protection
• Strategic Vendor Management: Forge strong partnerships with key technology vendors and service providers. Negotiate contracts that align with the Bank’s strategic goals and budgetary constraints, ensuring access to premier services and support
• Compliance and Governance: Maintain a keen oversight on compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks
• Interaction with other security pillars to develop and share strategy, concepts and roadmaps to drive forward and ensure defence in depth solution for the Banks
• Engagement with Global Network Services who are responsible for the deployment and management of the Banks Networking solution
• Interaction and stakeholder management with the broader TDI communicating interfacing with line of Business Technology partners and Infrastructure/ cloud providers at all levels

Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
• A hybrid working model with up to 60% work from home, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days, a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
• Access to a strong network of Communities of Practice connecting you to colleagues with shared interests and values
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits, educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees