Citizens · 22 hours ago
Platform Manager - Network Security
One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI, 02919, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $224K/yr
5+ years expCitizens Bank is seeking an accomplished Network Security Platform Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of the Network Security and Load Balancing product line. This leader will oversee a global team of highly skilled network security architects and engineers, driving innovation, automation, and strong security posture across all network platforms.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing global team of security architects and network engineers, with staff located in the U.S. and India
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence
Set clear strategic direction for the product line, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise security standards
Champion the vision for automated network security and load balancing across Citizens Bank's enterprise infrastructure
Oversee the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of firewalls, outbound proxies, load balancers, and cloud‑native security solutions
Drive automation of policy enforcement, including Port Open Request (POR) workflows and Load Balancer (LB) configuration orchestration
Implement and mature Zero Trust models and micro‑segmentation strategies for both on‑prem and cloud environments
Serve as SME for key technologies, including Palo Alto, F5, AWS/Azure networking constructs, ForcePoint, Netskope, Zscaler, and Illumio
Act as the central point of contact for all network‑security‑related audits and regulatory reviews — internal, external, PCI, GDPR, and OCC examinations
Lead the end‑to‑end process for responding to audit requests, supplying evidence, coordinating walkthroughs, and managing communication with auditors and banking regulators
Document operational risks (ORs), ensure accurate risk classification, and drive creation and execution of remediation action plans
Maintain strong relationships with internal risk, compliance, and cybersecurity governance partners
Oversee the vulnerability management program for network platforms, including intake, analysis, prioritization, and remediation tracking of vulnerabilities
Partner with Cybersecurity teams to ensure SLAs are met, risks are documented, and exceptions are formally approved when necessary
Provide executive‑level reporting on vulnerability posture, risk trends, and remediation progress
Maintain a clear product backlog balancing net‑new features, technology refresh, security posture improvements, and operational enhancements
Work closely with enterprise architects, IT security teams, application teams, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet organizational needs and regulatory expectations
Communicate strategy, roadmaps, risks, and program status to senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 5+ years in network security, with at least 5+ years leading engineering or platform teams
Deep expertise with firewalls, load balancers, outbound proxies, and security automation frameworks
Hands‑on proficiency with Palo Alto and F5 technologies, plus AWS/Azure native security and load balancing services
Strong experience with industry‑leading tools such as ForcePoint, Netskope, Zscaler, and Illumio
In‑depth knowledge of Zero Trust, micro‑segmentation, and modern network security architectures
Proven leadership experience managing global engineering teams
Demonstrated experience leading audit, compliance, or regulatory engagements within a financial institution
Strong understanding of vulnerability management processes, tools, and risk reporting
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive‑level presentation skills
Preferred
Professional certifications (CISSP, CCNP Security, CISM, or equivalent)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
Maternity/paternity leave
Flexible work arrangements
Education reimbursement
Wellness programs
Paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States
Company
Citizens
At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2014-09-23IPO
Leadership Team
Melisa Carrascoza
SVP, Business Banking Market Executive - New England South
Steve Kozek
Head of Commercial Excellence, Senior Vice President
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