Director of Network Security & Strategy

USM; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Director of Network Security to protect its brand and national network. This role demands strategic leadership in security architecture, operations, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years in information security or network engineering and 8 years in a management role. Required qualifications include CISSP and CCNP certifications, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. This position is critical for maintaining compliance and fostering security innovation across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant work experience, with 10 years in information security/network engineering.
• 8 years managing teams of senior technical engineers.
• Experience in re-engineering/process improvement.
• Expertise in project management and creating metrics.
• Strong knowledge of complementary technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations to meet key performance indicators.
• Direct security engineering and oversight of perimeter architecture.
• Develop strategies for securing assets and compliance.
• Prepare, review, and manage the annual operating budget.
• Serve as spokesperson for security policies.

Skills

Information security expertise

Network engineering expertise

Project management

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical/business area

Tools

CISSP certification

CCNP certification

CCIE certification

Job description

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Director of Network Security to protect its brand and national network. This role demands strategic leadership in security architecture, operations, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years in information security or network engineering and 8 years in a management role. Required qualifications include CISSP and CCNP certifications, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. This position is critical for maintaining compliance and fostering security innovation across the organization.