Foundational Platforms Networking & Security Lead

Jobtailor; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Michigan is seeking a senior leader to own the Foundational Platforms product portfolio, driving network and security platform strategy and roadmaps across large cross-functional programs. You will shape value streams, prioritize investments, and ensure secure, scalable network services for hybrid/cloud environments.

Applicants should bring 7+ years in network engineering or platform engineering, strong Agile delivery experience, and proven leadership of multi-team portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in network engineering, cybersecurity, or platform engineering.
• 3+ years leading technical teams or managing large-scale product portfolios.
• Strong experience with enterprise networking (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
• Experience integrating network services with security and identity platforms.
• Deep understanding of modern architectures (Zero Trust, cloud networking, micro-segmentation).
• Strong Agile delivery experience (Jira, Rally) across multi-team environments.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or platform transformations.
• Strong portfolio/program management across multiple initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Foundational Platforms product portfolio, defining strategy, roadmaps, and OKRs aligned with enterprise goals.
• Lead delivery of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives across networking and security platforms.
• Manage value streams and accountability across planning, PI execution, and value realization.
• Prioritize investments based on risk, impact, and platform strategy.
• Drive outcome-based delivery with measurable improvements in performance, scalability, and security.
• Lead design and delivery of enterprise network services including connectivity, segmentation, secure access, and hybrid/cloud networking.
• Integrate networking with security and identity services (Zero Trust, IAM).
• Partner with platform teams to modernize network infrastructure for cloud, containerized, and API-driven environments.
• Ensure network services are secure-by-design, scalable, and aligned with standards.
• Own and manage network services roadmaps aligned with platform initiatives.
• Facilitate PI Planning and roadmap execution across multiple teams.
• Coordinate dependencies using Jira and Confluence.
• Drive improvements in delivery flow, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Manage a portfolio of network objectives aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Oversee multiple concurrent initiatives and ensure timelines and outcomes.
• Track performance with delivery, quality, and risk metrics.
• Identify and remove cross-team blockers for seamless execution.
• Collaborate with leadership, platform teams, cybersecurity, and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
• Translate technical capabilities into business value and customer outcomes.
• Collaborate with vendors and external partners to deliver scalable network solutions.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Network engineering

Cybersecurity

Platform engineering

Agile delivery

Zero Trust

Jira usage

Confluence usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Rally

Confluence

Job description

Jobtailor in Michigan is seeking a senior leader to own the Foundational Platforms product portfolio, driving network and security platform strategy and roadmaps across large cross-functional programs. You will shape value streams, prioritize investments, and ensure secure, scalable network services for hybrid/cloud environments.

Applicants should bring 7+ years in network engineering or platform engineering, strong Agile delivery experience, and proven leadership of multi-team portfolios.