Manager, Network Security

Plans, develops, and directs the computer network security function under senior management direction. Responsible for the business strategies associated with the computer network security function within the organization. Accountable for overall planning, directing and organizing activities of the computer network security function, and ensure its effective operation. Implements the policies, procedures and systems required for maintaining and enhancing the overall computer network security organizational mission. Accountable for the research, design, development and implementation of extremely complex computer network security/protection technologies for company information and network systems/applications. Accountable for the development of security plans, designs, best practices and guidelines for existing or new technologies within network security and firewall protection. Develops virus protection security procedures to insure that email and email attachments are appropriately scanned and all network-attachment resources are implemented with the appropriate and updated software to prevent a computer virus infection. Develops security solutions for the company's networks and virtual private networks, key public infrastructures, authentication and directory services, ensuring the security of unauthorized access. Works closely with the business unit’s information systems teams to ensure that the security baseline is complied to, in order to mitigate virus risks to the enterprise. Ensures the companies strategic platforms are compliant to security policy by performing periodic scans against policy settings. Accountable for performing periodic scans of networks to identify security vulnerabilities and provides remediation alternatives. Oversees the application and administration of security policy on network-attached resources. Develops security solutions that require resolution of extremely complex operational and integration issues to successfully deploy secure technologies. Manages internal committees to represent and support computer/internet security interests. Works with vendors, external organizations or customers to define security requirements and identify project opportunities.

Qualification Guidelines:

Master’s degree in Computer Science or other studies relevant to this position and more than 6 years experience with a major corporation and/or law enforcement agency, intelligence, public service or private sector security organization or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other studies relevant to this position and more than 10 years experience with a major corporation and/or law enforcement agency, intelligence, public or private sector security organization. Has had some exposure in the international security arena. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred.

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