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Forbes · 4 hours ago

Senior Manager, Network & Cybersecurity - Website Security

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Network & Cybersecurity (Website Security) to secure and maintain the performance and protection of Forbes’ digital platforms and web infrastructure. This role involves leading website and cloud security operations and collaborating with various teams to ensure a secure and reliable platform.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary lead for website network and cybersecurity operations, ensuring secure, scalable, and reliable delivery of Forbes’ digital platforms

Provide hands-on technical oversight for network design, web application protection, and cloud-based security configurations

Manage and mentor one direct report, providing guidance, prioritization, and professional development support

Oversee website performance, availability, and security posture, coordinating closely with Engineering, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders — including Product, Engineering, Cloud, and Leadership teams — to align security, performance, and business priorities

Develop, implement, and maintain security and network controls for cloud-based and hybrid environments supporting the Forbes web ecosystem

Integrate security monitoring, incident detection, and vulnerability management within development and deployment workflows

Ensure consistent identity, access, and privilege management across web and cloud environments following least-privilege principles

Lead incident response efforts for web or network security events, including root-cause analysis and post-incident reporting to stakeholders

Maintain comprehensive documentation of network diagrams, architecture standards, operational procedures, and communication plans

Collaborate with internal teams to enhance automation, observability, and response capabilities, supporting continuous improvement

Regularly brief stakeholders and leadership on security posture, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives

Stay informed of emerging web and cloud threats, proactively evolving defensive strategies to protect Forbes’ platforms

Qualification

Website SecurityCloud SecurityNetwork SecurityIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementIdentityAccess ManagementSecurity FrameworksAnalytical SkillsLeadership ExperienceCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsDocumentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

5–7+ years of experience in website, network, or cloud security, including hands-on operations and incident response

At least 3-4 years of leadership or mentorship experience, ideally overseeing a small or specialized technical team

Deep understanding of web and network security architecture, cloud infrastructure, and application security principles

Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams

Experience implementing and maintaining web application protections, content delivery optimization, and secure networking configurations

Familiarity with vulnerability management, threat monitoring, and identity and access governance in cloud environments

Strong collaboration skills with software engineering and DevOps teams, embedding security-by-design into release processes

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and operational rigor

Exceptional communication and documentation abilities for both technical and executive audiences

Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and OWASP Top 10

Preferred

Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent)

Hands-On Leadership and Mentorship – proven ability to lead by example while guiding a small technical team through coaching, accountability, and collaboration

Stakeholder Engagement – experienced in working with technical and non-technical teams to align security and performance objectives with business goals

Technical Expertise – strong command of web, cloud, and network security architectures, capable of troubleshooting complex issues independently

Strategic and Operational Balance – skilled at managing day-to-day operations while shaping long-term cybersecurity and network strategies

Effective Communicator – adept at conveying technical risks, plans, and decisions clearly across executives, engineers, and partner teams

Analytical Mindset – excels in assessing vulnerabilities, investigating incidents, and driving data-informed decisions

Clear Documentation and Visualization – produces detailed network diagrams, architecture documentation, and operational playbooks

Commitment to Continuous Improvement – dedicated to evolving website reliability, performance, and security maturity