Senior Manager, Network & Cybersecurity - Website Security

Forbes-posted about 11 hours ago

$155,000 - $165,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Jersey City, NJ

251-500 employees

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Forbes is seeking a Senior Manager, Network & Cybersecurity (Website Security) , a highly technical, hands-on leadership role responsible for securing and maintaining the performance, resilience, and protection of Forbes’ digital platforms and web infrastructure. This position leads website and cloud security operations, oversees network and application defense strategies, and ensures Forbes.com remains a secure and reliable global platform. This leader directly manages one team member while maintaining deep individual technical involvement. The ideal candidate balances tactical problem-solving with strategic planning and strong stakeholder collaboration across Engineering, DevOps, Product, and Platform teams. This position requires a candidate within a commutable distance to our Jersey City, NJ headquarters for periodic in-person collaboration opportunities.

Serve as the primary lead for website network and cybersecurity operations, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable delivery of Forbes’ digital platforms.
Provide hands-on technical oversight for network design, web application protection, and cloud-based security configurations.
Manage and mentor one direct report, providing guidance, prioritization, and professional development support.
Oversee website performance, availability, and security posture, coordinating closely with Engineering, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders — including Product, Engineering, Cloud, and Leadership teams — to align security, performance, and business priorities.
Develop, implement, and maintain security and network controls for cloud-based and hybrid environments supporting the Forbes web ecosystem.
Integrate security monitoring, incident detection, and vulnerability management within development and deployment workflows.
Ensure consistent identity, access, and privilege management across web and cloud environments following least-privilege principles.
Lead incident response efforts for web or network security events, including root-cause analysis and post-incident reporting to stakeholders.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of network diagrams, architecture standards, operational procedures, and communication plans.
Collaborate with internal teams to enhance automation, observability, and response capabilities, supporting continuous improvement.
Regularly brief stakeholders and leadership on security posture, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives.
Stay informed of emerging web and cloud threats, proactively evolving defensive strategies to protect Forbes’ platforms.

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
5–7+ years of experience in website, network, or cloud security, including hands-on operations and incident response.
At least 3-4 years of leadership or mentorship experience, ideally overseeing a small or specialized technical team.
Deep understanding of web and network security architecture, cloud infrastructure, and application security principles.
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams.
Experience implementing and maintaining web application protections, content delivery optimization, and secure networking configurations.
Familiarity with vulnerability management, threat monitoring, and identity and access governance in cloud environments.
Strong collaboration skills with software engineering and DevOps teams, embedding security-by-design into release processes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and operational rigor.
Exceptional communication and documentation abilities for both technical and executive audiences.
Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and OWASP Top 10.
Hands-On Leadership and Mentorship – proven ability to lead by example while guiding a small technical team through coaching, accountability, and collaboration.
Stakeholder Engagement – experienced in working with technical and non-technical teams to align security and performance objectives with business goals.
Technical Expertise – strong command of web, cloud, and network security architectures, capable of troubleshooting complex issues independently.
Strategic and Operational Balance – skilled at managing day-to-day operations while shaping long-term cybersecurity and network strategies.
Effective Communicator – adept at conveying technical risks, plans, and decisions clearly across executives, engineers, and partner teams.
Analytical Mindset – excels in assessing vulnerabilities, investigating incidents, and driving data-informed decisions.
Clear Documentation and Visualization – produces detailed network diagrams, architecture documentation, and operational playbooks.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement – dedicated to evolving website reliability, performance, and security maturity.

Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent) preferred.

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