Head of Network & Infrastructure Security

Thomas Edwards Group; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Edwards Group in Wisconsin is seeking a Network Infrastructure Manager to lead a team of network and infrastructure security engineers. You will oversee security architecture, edge security, segmentation, and vulnerability management while partnering with IT and cloud teams to strengthen the organization's security posture.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in network/infrastructure security, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of network/infrastructure security experience, including 5+ years in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Expertise in firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, secure network design, segmentation, and infrastructure hardening.
• Experience with vulnerability management, risk prioritization, and security frameworks such as NIST or CIS.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, Secure Web Gateway (SWG), or related security technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of network and infrastructure security engineers.
• Oversee network security architecture, edge security, and segmentation initiatives.
• Manage vulnerability scanning, exposure management, and remediation efforts.
• Drive infrastructure hardening across servers, network devices, and related systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices.
• Communicate security risks and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Security mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

NetBox

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Network Infrastructure Manager 10896

The Manager of Network & Infrastructure Security leads a team responsible for securing the organization's network and infrastructure environment. This role oversees network security architecture, segmentation, vulnerability and exposure management, and infrastructure hardening while partnering with infrastructure, cloud, and IT teams to strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of network and infrastructure security engineers.
• Oversee network security architecture, edge security, and segmentation initiatives.
• Manage vulnerability scanning, exposure management, and remediation efforts.
• Drive infrastructure hardening across servers, network devices, and related systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices.
• Communicate security risks and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of network/infrastructure security experience, including 5+ years in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Expertise in firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, secure network design, segmentation, and infrastructure hardening.
• Experience with vulnerability management, risk prioritization, and security frameworks such as NIST or CIS.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, Secure Web Gateway (SWG), or related security technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with large-scale data center, cloud, or HPC environments.
• Familiarity with infrastructure inventory platforms (e.g., NetBox).
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCNP Security.

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Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.