Manager, IT Security

Raymond James Financial, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James Financial, Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a senior network engineer to manage and advance the organization's cyber security systems and sprawling enterprise networks. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days a week at the St.

Petersburg Corporate Office and collaboration across Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. The successful candidate will lead engineering teams, translate business needs into resilient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6–10 years of general experience in network engineering.
• Hybrid work model in St. Petersburg, FL.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network engineering initiatives and teams.
• Translate business needs into scalable network solutions.
• Oversee network modernization, automation, and technology refreshes.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity planning.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance with carriers.
• Collaborate with Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams.

Skills

Network Engineering

Routing & Switching

WAN

Data Center

Firewalls

Load Balancing

Wireless

Cloud Connectivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description SummaryManages and maintains the organization's cyber security systems and infrastructure and protects the organization's IT systems and computer networks against cyber attacks, intrusions, malware and various types of data breaches.Job DescriptionThis position follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days per week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location.Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.Responsibilities and Skills:Enterprise Network Engineering: Strong experience with large-scale enterprise networks, including routing, switching, WAN, data center, firewalls, load balancing, wireless, and cloud connectivity.Engineering Leadership: Proven ability to lead network engineering teams, establish priorities, manage workload, develop associates, and drive accountability for delivery.Architecture & Strategy: Ability to translate business and technology requirements into scalable, resilient network solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and standards.Network Modernization: Experience leading infrastructure modernization, lifecycle management, automation, technology refreshes, and adoption of emerging network technologies.Operational Resiliency: Strong understanding of high availability, redundancy, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and performance management for business-critical networks.Project & Delivery Management: Experience managing complex network initiatives, dependencies, resources, timelines, risks, and coordination across multiple technical teams.Security & Risk: Working knowledge of network security, vulnerability management, regulatory requirements, technology risk, and audit controls within a large enterprise environment.Vendor Management: Experience managing strategic relationships with network technology vendors, carriers, and service providers, including escalation and performance management.Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to partner effectively with Network Operations, Security, Architecture, Cloud, Infrastructure, application teams, and technology leadership.People Development: Demonstrated ability to coach and develop engineers, build technical depth, establish succession plans, and reduce reliance on individual subject-matter experts.Communication: Strong executive and technical communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate strategy, technical risks, priorities, and recommendations to both technical and leadership audiencesEducationBachelor’s (Required)Work ExperienceGeneral Experience - 6 to 10 yearsCertificationsTravelLess than 25%WorkstyleHybridThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.We expect our associates at all levels to:• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.#LI-SA1