Digital Platform and Network Security Manager

Frasers Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A retailer leader in the UK is seeking a Digital Platform & Network Security Manager to lead their network security team. The role focuses on safeguarding enterprise systems using advanced technologies like Checkpoint firewalls and F5 BIG-IP. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of IT security experience, with substantial leadership involvement. This position offers opportunities for robust professional development and is centered on strategic leadership and technical expertise in security architecture.

Benefits

Double pay for monthly recognitions

Free gym classes and discounted memberships

24-hour wellbeing helpline and wellness support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT security, at least 3 years in leadership or architecture role.
• Proven hands-on experience with Checkpoint firewalls, F5 BIG-IP, CDNs, SSE/SASE platforms.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive digital platform and network security strategy.
• Design and manage secure network architectures across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Lead incident response planning and execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Technical leadership

Deep knowledge of enterprise network and application security

Stakeholder engagement

Experience with Zero Trust Architecture

Tools

Checkpoint firewalls

F5 BIG-IP

CDNs (Akamai)

SSE/SASE Platforms

Job description

Company Description

At Frasers Group we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our mission- we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose - we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world's best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

We are seeking a technically proficient and strategic Digital Platform & Network Security Manager to lead the design, implementation, and management of our network security team. This role will play a critical part in safeguarding our enterprise systems, with a strong focus on advanced security technologies including Checkpoint firewalls, F5 application delivery controllers, SSE and SASE platforms and content delivery networks (CDNs) such as Akamai.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital platform and network security strategy aligned with business objectives.

Security Architecture & Operations

• Design, implement, and manage secure network architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Administer and optimize Checkpoint firewall infrastructure, ensuring robust perimeter and internal segmentation controls.
• Manage F5 BIG-IP appliances for load balancing, SSL offloading, and application-layer security (WAF, ASM).
• Oversee the configuration and performance of CDNs such as Akamai, ensuring secure and efficient content delivery and DDoS mitigation.
• Integrate security controls into digital platforms (e.g., SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and ensure secure API and web application deployments.
• Lead incident response planning, execution, and post-incident analysis.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Implement and manage security monitoring tools to detect and respond to threats in real time.
• Provide actionable insights and regular reporting to senior leadership on security posture and incident trends.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of security engineers and analysts.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and business stakeholders to embed security into all phases of system and application lifecycles.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 3 years in a leadership or architecture role.
• Proven hands‑on experience with:
  • Checkpoint firewalls (policy management, threat prevention, VPNs)
  • F5 BIG-IP (LTM, ASM, GTM modules)
  • CDNs such as Akamai (WAF, Bot Manager, App Protector)
  • SSE/SASE Platforms (Netskope, ZScaler, Fortinet, Palo Alto)
• Strong understanding of network protocols, cloud security (preferably Azure), and digital platform security.

Key Skills:

• Strategic thinking and technical leadership
• Deep knowledge of enterprise network and application security
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and secure cloud adoption

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Retail Reconnect

In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit

Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust

We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What's next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.