Information Security Manager - Network Security

FERGUSON

21d•$9,700 - $15,517•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Network Security is accountable for developing and executing on our network security program which includes securing our endpoints and locations. This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid for associates in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy. Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

Requirements

This individual will provide domain expertise and oversight and effective challenges of key cybersecurity domains such as network security, perimeter defense, and security architecture.
At least 10 years of experience implementing network defenses: firewalls, network access control, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, web application firewalls, web gateways, or proxies.
Experienced implementing Zero Trust or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) network security architecture.
At least 5 years of experience implementing cloud network security.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups.
Ability to efficiently operate computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio, etc.).
Poise and maturity to interact at all levels of the organization as well as third-party contractors.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications preferred (Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Networking, CISSP).
Knowledge of project/task management systems preferred. (ServiceNow, SharePoint, Project)
Ability to interpret site surveys and drawings to identify project requirements preferred.
Experience with voice, data, and wireless technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a diverse and impactful team, through recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, developing, and rewarding team members.
Manage a team that provides operational support of network security systems inclusive of after-hours on-call support.
Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for the network security program.
Accountability for various Network Security technologies including Firewalls, IDS, IPS, URL filtering, and VPN
Oversee the design, implementation, and support of network security solutions for Ferguson branches, data centers and end points.
Collaborate with other engineering and operational teams to optimize processes and procedures and support our network.
Lead major projects in the network security area.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
Manage the department budget and negotiate vendor contracts.
Actively monitor new and emerging technologies, trends, issues, and solutions and assess their applicability to Ferguson’s Network Security capabilities.
Give requirements to technology selection process.
Partner with architecture teams, to contribute to blueprints and roadmaps that ensure that our network meets all business requirements and anticipates future needs, in a cost-effective manner.
Partner with delivery and operational teams to ensure that all new network security deployments include appropriate support and run-book documentation. Ensure that team members are fully trained to take responsibility for monitoring, ongoing support, routine engineering, and operation of new network security technologies.
Adhering to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.