Security Strategy Lead: Digital Platforms & Networks

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

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.