Manager, IT Security

100 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Raymond James is seeking a Senior Network Engineer Leader to guide a team in managing and securing large-scale enterprise networks, driving modernization and strategic initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership across architecture, security, and vendor management, with a track record of delivering complex projects in hybrid settings. Based in St. Petersburg, FL, the position favors candidates with 6–10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6–10 years of general experience.
• Hybrid work model with in-office presence 3 days per week in St. Petersburg, FL.
• Not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network engineering efforts, including routing, switching, WAN, data center, firewalls and cloud connectivity.
• Steer architecture and strategy to align with enterprise standards and long-term goals.
• Drive modernization, lifecycle management and adoption of new network technologies.
• Ensure operational resiliency through high availability, redundancy, capacity planning and disaster recovery.
• Manage complex network initiatives, risks, timelines, and cross-team coordination.
• Oversee security, risk controls, and regulatory compliance within a large enterprise.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance with carriers and technology providers.
• Collaborate with Network Operations, Security, Cloud, and other teams; develop engineers and succession plans.

Skills

Enterprise Network Engineering

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

Job Description Summary

Manages 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.

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 audiences.

Education

Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 6 to 10 years

Certifications

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

Hybrid work model, with an expectation to be in the office 3 days per week at the St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Office location.

This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Benefits

The 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.

Company Culture

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviours (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 ourselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At 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.

Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF.

Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We’re committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren’t mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.