Network Security Technical Project manager

Maxonic Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxonic Inc. is seeking a Technical Project Manager for the Network Security team. The role involves researching, evaluating, and implementing network security designs and standards that align with business objectives and Ross environment compatibility.

You will lead cross-functional efforts, mentor junior staff, and present to senior leadership. Expect to engage vendors, manage budgets, and drive long-term security strategies across IT, business, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Must have strong Project Management experience driving complex initiatives.
• Experience outlining timelines, budgets, and delivery milestones.
• Ability to align security architecture with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, develop, and implement Network Security designs and standards.
• Collaborate with engineering using strong PM skills and technical knowledge.
• Understand business objectives and align technical solutions with business needs.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Security Architecture

Vendor & Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

CISSP/CCSP/MCSA certification

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

Proofpoint

Fortinet

Citrix NetScaler

Skybox

Job description

We are looking for a strong Technical Project manager in the network security team. Research, evaluate, develop, and implement Network Security designs and standards following industry best practices.. Strong Project management skills combined with are technical knowledge and experience and be able to work with engineering. Understand business objectives, supporting systems and processes across the key business areas, align technical solutions with the company business needs, and ensure solution compatibility with Ross environment. Build and maintain strong working relationships in cross-organizational structure to help align technical goals and vision and implement Enterprise Security solutions. Lead, develop and mentor junior team members, provide technical expertise and assistance to other IT, Business groups and Operations team. Leverage technical and domain knowledge to earn a reputation of trusted advisor, influence new thinking and roadmap, provide long-term technology strategies and architecture, and propose technology solutions in addressing business needs. Operate the production environment toolsets and services. Work on presentation and be able to present to senior leadership Work with vendors to plan and deploy solutions, resolve issues, and implement enhancements Demonstrate strong meeting facilitation, spoken and written communication skills, lead productive discussions, and drive consensus working with technical, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, develop, and implement Network Security designs and standards following industry best practices..
• Work with engineering using strong Project management skills combined with technical knowledge and experience.
• Understand business objectives, supporting systems and processes across the key business areas.
• Align technical solutions with the company business needs, and ensure solution compatibility with Ross environment.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships in cross-organizational structure to help align technical goals and vision and implement Enterprise Security solutions.
• Lead, develop and mentor junior team members.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other IT, Business groups and Operations team.
• Leverage technical and domain knowledge to earn a reputation of trusted advisor, influence new thinking and roadmap, provide long-term technology strategies and architecture, and propose technology solutions in addressing business needs.
• Operate the production environment toolsets and services.
• Work on presentation and be able to present to senior leadership.
• Work with vendors to plan and deploy solutions, resolve issues, and implement enhancements.
• Demonstrate strong meeting facilitation, spoken and written communication skills, lead productive discussions, and drive consensus working with technical, and business stakeholders.

Required Experience/Education:

• Must have strong Project Management experience and be a me to drive projects.
• Manager project timelines and budget.
• Will be working with Delivery manager to support smooth execution of projects.
• At least 12 years of Information Security architecture, project, and engineering experience and at least 10 years with a large organization.
• Conceptual and practical understanding of SDLC, IT Infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services.
• This should include knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, databases, encryption, and other technologies.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Understanding of fundamental networking protocols & concepts: TCP Handshake, IP subnets, VLANs, ARP, DNS, UDP, static routing.
• Senior level technical certification or equivalent (CISSP, CCSP, MCSA) with demonstrated relevant experience.
• Able to provide leadership, guidance, influence, and training to others.
• Able to work independently and creatively problem solve complex technical problems.
• Able to provide accurate timeline and cost estimates necessary to complete potential projects, develop project milestones and implementation plans.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and to work in a group setting as well as independently.
• Excellent attention and orientation toward meticulous work.
• In-depth knowledge of security technologies such as Palo Alto on-prem and cloud NextGen firewalls and IPS, email security like Proofpoint, WebProxy URL/ Content Filtering and DLP solutions like Forcepoint, Firewall auditing solutions like Skybox, Web Application Firewall like Citrix NetScaler, Network Authentication like Fortinet, and Advanced Network Threat Protection, SASE, ZTNA (zero trust network access.
• Strong knowledge of current information security space with general understanding of current security threats, techniques, and landscape, as well as a dedicated and self-driven desire to research current information on the security landscape.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.