Security Solutions Manager – Micro-Segmentation

World Wide Technology; New Home (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Care

401k Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Segmentation Practice Manager in New Home, Missouri, to lead the segmentation services business. This role involves managing a team and ensuring successful client outcomes by influencing and guiding enterprise clients through the lifecycle of segmentation initiatives. A key focus will be on building strategic relationships and developing growth strategies to enhance the practice, while a comprehensive understanding of zero-trust architecture and segmentation solutions is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in leadership and security consulting.
• Knowledge of enterprise segmentation and zero-trust solutions.
• Strong ability to communicate with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies for segmentation practice.
• Lead the scoping of segmentation engagements.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Zero-trust architecture

Enterprise segmentation architecture

Security consulting

Networking expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP, CISM, CISA certifications

Job description

Job Summary

As the Segmentation Practice Manager, you will own and grow WWT's network segmentation services business, building a differentiated practice around industry-leading platforms including Illumio, Guardicore, and Cisco Secure Workload. You will lead a team of segmentation consultants, drive revenue through the development and scoping of services engagements, author Statements of Work (SOWs), and provide hands‑on project oversight to ensure successful client outcomes.

You will serve as the primary subject‑matter expert and client‑facing leader for segmentation initiatives, guiding enterprise clients through the full lifecycle—from initial assessment and architecture design through solution deployment and ongoing optimization. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, consulting acumen, business development instincts, and strong people leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a growth strategy for the segmentation practice, building pipeline and revenue across Illumio, Guardicore, and Cisco Secure Workload.
• Partner with sales, account teams, and OEM partners to identify and pursue segmentation services opportunities.
• Position WWT's segmentation offerings as differentiated and best-in-class through thought leadership, white papers, and client presentations.
• Maintain strong relationships with Illumio, Guardicore, and Cisco partner teams to drive joint go-to-market motions.
• Lead the scoping of segmentation engagements, translating client requirements into clearly defined project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans.
• Author professional, accurate Statements of Work (SOWs) and proposals that reflect WWT's delivery methodology and pricing models.
• Work closely with clients to understand their specific security needs, provide tailored recommendations, and guide them through the adoption of segmentation and zero‑trust practices.
• Oversee the execution of projects related to segmentation, including planning, coordination, and delivery, ensuring that solutions meet client requirements and are delivered on schedule.
• Ensure that security measures align with industry regulations and best practices. Advise clients on compliance requirements related to segmentation and zero‑trust.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performing team of segmentation consultants and engineers.

Customer Delivery Functions

• Understand customer needs and design solutions that solve for their needs—short and long term.
• Evaluate and recommend security strategies for networks, systems, operations, cloud, people, process and technologies.
• Through the application of industry standards and security best practices, develop and recommend plans to structure secure architectures.
• Manage and build a high‑performance security advisory team that matures the practice, supports pursuit of engagements, and delivers cyber security services to enterprise-level clients.

Solutioning Functions

• Understand customer problems and develop new solutions that are most effective and differentiated from competitors.
• Lead a cross‑functional team through WWT IML principal alignment and customer delivery excellence.
• Develop, create, write, and deliver documentation and technical artifacts in a professional manner for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain consultative relationships with strategic customers (VP/CxO level) and partners (OEMs).
• Use a strategic approach to managing customer interactions and data throughout the customer journey to drive business growth through better customer experiences.
• Maintain a strong focus on trends and developments in the IT and security industries and leverage that input to influence development and investments into the practice.
• Collaborate with pre‑sales engineers and practice leads to ensure technical accuracy and commercial viability of proposed engagements.
• Refine and template SOW frameworks to improve speed and consistency across the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CISSP, CISM, CISA or compliance certifications desired.
• 5-10 years’ experience in:
  • Leadership (prior roles with management or higher titles)
  • Zero‑trust architecture, concepts, and solutioning
  • Enterprise segmentation architecture, concepts, and solution options (including OEM technology offerings such as Illumio, Guardicore & Cisco)
  • Security consulting with example deliverables (or equivalent roles)
  • Overall cyber security technical experience
  • Networking expertise, including previous hands‑on roles in supporting routers, switches, and firewalls
• Knowledge of current and upcoming security technologies and operations.
• Working knowledge and consulting experience in at least five of the following areas:
  • Zero Trust Architectures
  • Enterprise Segmentation and associated technologies
  • Operational Technologies and Environments
  • Threat and Vulnerability Management
  • Data Protection and Privacy
  • Security Operations
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Network and Systems Security
• Ability to perform concurrent tasks in complex environments under adjusting priorities.
• Ability to communicate and modify approach, language, and style to different audiences.
• Professional writing style and experience with demonstrable technical and business‑related artifacts is required.
• Collaborative, with the ability to manage conflicting interests and deal with ambiguity.
• Effective communication skills: capable of supporting presentations to convey concepts and solutions, writing effective emails, and discussing strategy with senior executives.
• Strong teamwork qualities: able to gain the trust of customers and collaborate effectively within the WWT team.
• Intellectually curious with a desire to understand constantly evolving technology solutions.
• Proactive, collaborative, with emotional intelligence, and the capacity to learn and synthesize new information.
• Adaptable, with the ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Self‑directed, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.

Salary

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $150,000 to $170,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program