Network & Security Lead: Cyber Ops & Architecture

Our Clients; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients is seeking a Manager – Network & Security in the Philippines to lead both network and cybersecurity functions, ensuring reliable, secure, and continuously improving enterprise technology environments. The role blends Network Engineering, Cybersecurity Operations, Security Architecture, Incident Response, and Technical Leadership, requiring hands-on guidance and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will manage teams across Network and Security/Cybersecurity, drive incident response,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Network, InfoSec, Cybersecurity with leadership.
• Proven experience managing teams across Network and Security/Cybersecurity.
• At least 3 years in project consulting or solution architecture (requirements, design, deployment).
• Strong Cybersecurity Operations experience: detection, response, monitoring, investigations.
• Experience with SOC/SIEM, threat intel, IOCs and security incidents.
• Knowledge of network security: firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, cloud security, vulnerability mgmt.
• Experience with secure cloud architecture, especially Azure.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE.
• Hands-on with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Zscaler, CrowdStrike or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical teams across Network and Cybersecurity functions.
• Oversee day-to-day network and security operations, incidents, changes, service requests.
• Lead cybersecurity operations including threat detection, incident response, monitoring, vulnerability mgmt.
• Handle security alerts from SOC/SIEM and coordinate response.
• Participate in incident response activities: investigation, containment, recovery.
• Identify threats, vulnerabilities, gaps; recommend controls.
• Develop and maintain network and security architecture for office, data centre, and cloud environments.
• Translate requirements into secure architecture and solutions.
• Lead network and security projects from design to deployment.
• Drive network performance, resiliency, and lifecycle management.
• Manage security controls across network, endpoints, cloud, and infra.
• Collaborate with vendors on issues and security solutions.
• Establish and improve security standards, docs, processes, and automation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Team leadership

Network security

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Cloud security

Vendor management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Fortinet

Palo Alto

CrowdStrike

Zscaler

SIEM

Job description

Our Clients is seeking a Manager – Network & Security in the Philippines to lead both network and cybersecurity functions, ensuring reliable, secure, and continuously improving enterprise technology environments. The role blends Network Engineering, Cybersecurity Operations, Security Architecture, Incident Response, and Technical Leadership, requiring hands-on guidance and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will manage teams across Network and Security/Cybersecurity, drive incident response,