Information Security Manager - Network Security

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Network Security to lead a team responsible for securing endpoints, networks, and data centers.

You will develop roadmaps, manage budgets, and partner with engineering and operations to implement robust security controls across Ferguson branches and data centers. The role requires deep expertise in network security, Zero Trust architectures, cloud security, and vendor management, with a track record of delivering secure, scalable solutions in

Qualifications

• This individual will provide domain expertise and oversight of key cybersecurity domains such as network security, perimeter defense, and security architecture.
• At least 10 years of experience implementing network defenses: firewalls, NAC, IDS/IPS, web firewalls, gateways or proxies.
• Experienced implementing Zero Trust or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) network security architecture.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing cloud network security.
• Professional certifications preferred (Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Networking, CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a diverse and impactful team through recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, developing, and rewarding team members.
• Manage a team that provides operational support of network security systems including after-hours on-call support.
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for the network security program.
• Oversee design, implementation, and support of network security solutions for Ferguson branches, data centers and endpoints.
• Collaborate with other engineering and operational teams to optimize processes and support our network.
• Lead major projects in the network security area and manage vendor relationships.
• Manage department budget and negotiate vendor contracts.

Skills

Network security

Security architecture

Zero Trust

SASE

Cloud security

Team leadership

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Cisco Networking

ServiceNow

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

VPN

Job description

Job Posting Overview

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best‑in‑class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Ferguson is North America’s leading value‑added distributor across residential, non‑residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value‑added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

Role Summary

The Manager of Network Security is accountable for developing and executing on our network security program which includes securing our endpoints and locations.

Location

Location: This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid for associates in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and manage a diverse and impactful team, through recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, developing, and rewarding team members.
• Manage a team that provides operational support of network security systems inclusive of after‑hours on‑call support.
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for the network security program.
• Accountability for various Network Security technologies including Firewalls, IDS, IPS, URL filtering, and VPN.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and support of network security solutions for Ferguson branches, data centers and end points.
• Collaborate with other engineering and operational teams to optimize processes and procedures and support our network.
• Lead major projects in the network security area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Manage the department budget and negotiate vendor contracts.
• Actively monitor new and emerging technologies, trends, issues, and solutions and assess their applicability to Ferguson’s Network Security capabilities.
• Give requirements to technology selection process.
• Partner with architecture teams, to contribute to blueprints and roadmaps that ensure that our network meets all business requirements and anticipates future needs, in a cost‑effective manner.
• Partner with delivery and operational teams to ensure that all new network security deployments include appropriate support and run‑book documentation.
• Ensure that team members are fully trained to take responsibility for monitoring, ongoing support, routine engineering, and operation of new network security technologies.
• Adhering to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.

Business Accountabilities

Associate and Operational Management: Manages a team of up to 6 associates. Budget Oversight: Responsible for the Network Security budget and vendor contracts.

Qualifications and Requirements

• This individual will provide domain expertise and oversight and effective challenges of key cybersecurity domains such as network security, perimeter defense, and security architecture.
• At least 10 years of experience implementing network defenses: firewalls, network access control, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, web application firewalls, web gateways, or proxies.
• Experienced implementing Zero Trust or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) network security architecture.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing cloud network security.
• Professional certifications preferred (Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Networking, CISSP).

Technical and Professional Skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups.
• Ability to efficiently operate computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio, etc.).
• Knowledge of project/task management systems preferred. (ServiceNow, SharePoint, Project)
• Ability to interpret site surveys and drawings to identify project requirements preferred.
• Experience with voice, data, and wireless technologies preferred.
• Poise and maturity to interact at all levels of the organization as well as third‑party contractors.

Benefits

• At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well‑being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range

• #LI-REMOTE - Pay Range: - Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• $9,700.00 - $15,516.67 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
• This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.
• Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

• The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
• Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Company Overview

Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value‑added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and we are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind. Founded in 1953, Ferguson is part of Ferguson plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FERG) and London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG). With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.