Digital Platform & Network Security Manager - Retail

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail organization based in the UK is seeking a Digital Platform & Network Security Manager to safeguard digital assets and manage security operations. This role involves leading a team of engineers, driving cloud security initiatives, and implementing security strategies within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in network security and team leadership, along with a focus on delivering innovative security solutions.

Benefits

Career progression

Cutting-edge projects

High-change environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in network and application security.
• Experience leading teams and delivering strategy/roadmaps.
• Cloud security experience with Azure and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
• Owning the network security roadmap and strategy.
• Overseeing security integration projects.

Skills

Network and application security

Akamai / CDN security

F5 load balancers

WAFs & bot management

VPNs and Firewalls

SASE platforms

Cloud security experience

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Ready to safeguard digital platforms and networks at scale?

Join a global retail organisation recognised for its diverse portfolio of brands and commitment to innovation in digital commerce. With a reputation for delivering engaging customer experiences and robust operational systems, the organisation continues to invest in technology to strengthen security and resilience across its platforms.

The team is hiring a Digital Platform & Network Security Manager to lead the protection of enterprise networks and digital assets. The role will focus on overseeing security operations, managing risk, implementing controls, and driving continuous improvement in alignment with business and compliance objectives.

Secure platforms. Protect data. Enable growth. Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of 4 engineers (firewalls + digital platform)
• Owning the network security roadmap and strategy – delivering technical direction and solutions
• Acting as technical escalation point across firewalls, VPNs, WAF, SASE, and CDN security
• Splitting time across projects (50%) and BAU/escalation support (50%)
• Overseeing security integration projects following acquisitions and DC migrations
• Driving the cloud security agenda – Azure, GCP, and private cloud environments
• Running 1-2-1s, training plans, and development for team members

Requirements

• Strong experience in network and application security
• Akamai / CDN security
• F5 load balancers (traditional & XE)
• WAFs & bot management
• VPNs, Firewalls
• SASE platforms (Netskope experience advantageous)
• Experience leading teams and delivering strategy/roadmaps in dynamic environments
• Confidence balancing technical leadership with people management
• Cloud security experience (Azure, GCP, hybrid, private DCs)
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, acquisition-heavy environments

Benefits

• Career progression in a business that’s constantly growing and evolving
• Major e-commerce transformation underway – cutting-edge projects and global exposure
• Constantly expanding business – international growth and acquisitions
• A fast-paced, high-change environment with freedom to design and deliver security solutions
• Balance between strategy, leadership, and hands-on technical input

Salary

• £75,000 base salary + benefits