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MyPetroCareer.com · 1 month ago

Manager, Network Security

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

MyPetroCareer.com is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. They are seeking a Manager of Network Security to lead the design and implementation of network security architecture and the Zero Trust security framework while collaborating with various teams to ensure secure access and protection against cyber threats.

Oil & Energy

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the organization’s network security architecture, ensuring integration with existing security systems, including Palo Alto Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW), IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and SIEM platforms

Lead the development and implementation of the Zero Trust security framework across the organization, ensuring seamless enforcement of Zero Trust principles across all network segments

Drive the adoption of Zero Trust principles by leveraging industry-leading SSE/SASE technologies and complementary solutions

Evaluate, select, and implement cloud-native security tools such as Palo Alto SASE, Zscaler, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to align with Zero Trust and security goals like least privilege, NAC, SWG, CASB, network based DLP etc

Work closely with the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team to integrate network security policies with identity controls, ensuring secure access across all applications and network resources

Experience in securing Operational Technology (OT) environments, including ICS/SCADA networks, and ensuring their integration with IT security systems to mitigate risks in industrial environments

Collaborate with OT security teams to ensure the protection of critical infrastructure against cyber threats, such as malware, ransomware, and unauthorized access, while maintaining operational continuity

Take a leading role in network security incident management, leveraging threat intelligence to mitigate threats and respond to incidents

Continuously assess emerging security threats, propose strategies, and implement security solutions to meet organizational objectives

Develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with internal security standards and compliance regulations

Engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, security operations) to communicate strategic goals, provide actionable recommendations, and present security reports

Oversee and coordinate the activities of globally distributed security consultants, providing mentorship and ensuring adherence to network security best practices and Zero Trust protocols

Qualification

Network Security ArchitectureZero Trust FrameworkWeb Application FirewallsCloud Security ModelsCISSP CertificationVendor ManagementStrategic VisionRegulatory KnowledgeCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Hands-on experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to safeguard web applications from attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other common exploits

Experience with cloud security models and architectures, including Azure, AWS, OCI and hybrid cloud environments (VPC/VNET, NSG security)

Ability to set and articulate a clear vision and strategy for network security, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and IT transformation goals

Experience managing vendor relationships, overseeing security technology lifecycles, and handling contract negotiations and budget management

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP or similar Cloud provider specific security certifications

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA etc