Remote Network Security Manager — Strategy & Defense Lead

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; 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

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