Network Security Lead

Role Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced Network Security Lead to own and drive enterprise network and cyber security strategy, architecture, and operations. The role demands strong expertise in CyberArk PAM, Firewalls, SD-WAN, DLP, SIEM, SOAR, and enterprise monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical skills with leadership capabilities to manage complex security environments and guide teams toward a mature security posture.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Network & Security Architecture :

- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of secure network architecture across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.

- Define and enforce network security standards, segmentation models, and zero-trust principles.

- Ensure resilience, scalability, and availability of security infrastructure.

2. Firewall & SD-WAN Management :

- Own implementation and operations of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point, etc.

- Design and manage firewall rulesets, NAT, IPS/IDS, VPNs (site-to-site and remote access).

- Lead deployment, migration, and optimization of SD-WAN solutions (Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, Silver Peak, etc.).

- Integrate SD-WAN with security controls including firewalls, cloud security, and monitoring platforms.

- Ensure secure connectivity between data centers, branches, and cloud environments.

3. Privileged Access Management (CyberArk) :

- Own and manage CyberArk PAM solutions including PVWA, CPM, PSM, and EPM.

- Implement privileged access lifecycle management, password vaulting, session monitoring, and compliance reporting.

- Lead CyberArk onboarding, integrations, upgrades, and operational governance.

4. SIEM & SOAR :

- Lead SIEM platform operations (ArcSight, Sentinel, etc.) including onboarding of firewall, SD-WAN, and security device logs.

- Define and optimize correlation rules, dashboards, alerts, and compliance reporting.

- Drive SOAR automation for incident response, threat containment, and remediation workflows.

5. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) :

- Design and manage DLP controls for data at rest, in use, and in transit.

- Partner with legal, compliance, and business teams to balance security and usability.

6. Threat Detection & Incident Response :

- Lead network and security incident response including firewall breaches, lateral movement, and data exfiltration attempts.

- Perform threat hunting, root cause analysis, and post-incident improvements.

- Coordinate with SOC teams, vendors, and senior leadership during critical events.

7. Monitoring, Governance & Compliance :

- Oversee enterprise security monitoring and alerting for network and security platforms.

- Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, and regulatory requirements.

- Support audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and risk assessments.

8. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement :

- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of network and security engineers.

- Act as a trusted advisor to IT and business leadership on network security risks and roadmap.

- Manage security vendors, service providers, and technology partners.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

1. Technical Skills :

- 8-10 years of experience in Network & Cyber Security.

- Strong hands-on experience with Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).

- Proven experience in SD-WAN design, deployment, and operations.

- Expert knowledge of CyberArk PAM solutions.

- Strong SIEM experience with log ingestion from network, firewall, and SD-WAN platforms.

- Experience with SOAR, security automation, and orchestration.

- Deep understanding of DLP technologies.

- Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, DHCP, DNS).

- Cloud and cloud-network security experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.

2. Soft Skills :

- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to lead under pressure during security incidents.

3. Certifications (Preferred) :

- CISSP, CISM, CCSP.

- CyberArk PAM Certifications.

- Firewall/Network Certifications (PCNSE, NSE, CCNP Security, etc.).

- Cloud Security Certifications (Azure/AWS).

4. Nice to Have :

- SOC transformation or large-scale security modernization experience.

- Zero Trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) exposure.

- Experience with UEBA, CASB, EDR/XDR.

- Automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell).

Skills

Cyber Security, Network Security, CyberArk PAM, Firewall, SIEM, IT Security Strategy, DLP, SDWAN, CISSP, CCNP