IT Security & Network Architecture Lead

Raymond James; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a senior network security leader to manage and enhance the organization’s cybersecurity systems and infrastructure from the St. Petersburg, FL corporate office.

The role emphasizes enterprise networking, security, and cross-functional leadership in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate brings 6–10 years of general experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to drive modernization and risk management across large networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6–10 years general work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cybersecurity systems and infrastructure to protect IT networks from attacks and breaches.
• Lead network engineering teams, set priorities, manage workload, and drive delivery accountability.
• Translate business and tech requirements into scalable, resilient network solutions.
• Drive infrastructure modernization, lifecycle management, and adoption of new network technologies.
• Ensure high availability, redundancy, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and performance for critical networks.
• Oversee complex network initiatives, manage resources, timelines, risks, and inter-team coordination.
• Apply knowledge of network security, regulatory requirements, and audit controls within a large enterprise.
• Manage vendor relationships with network tech vendors and carriers, including escalation and performance management.
• Partner with Network Operations, Security, Architecture, Cloud, and other teams; coach engineers and develop talent.
• Clearly communicate strategy, risks, priorities, and recommendations to technical and leadership audiences.

Skills

Enterprise networks

Engineering leadership

Architecture & strategy

Network modernization

Operational resiliency

Project delivery management

Security & risk

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

People development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Raymond James is seeking a senior network security leader to manage and enhance the organization’s cybersecurity systems and infrastructure from the St. Petersburg, FL corporate office.

The role emphasizes enterprise networking, security, and cross-functional leadership in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate brings 6–10 years of general experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to drive modernization and risk management across large networks.