Manager - Security Engineering

As a Network Security Engineering Manager at our company, you will be responsible for leading a team of network security engineers to design, implement, and operate enterprise-scale Zscaler (SSE / ZIA / ZPA) and Fortinet (Next-Generation Firewalls, IPS, VPN) platforms. Your role will involve ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performance network connectivity across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments while enabling Zero Trust and SASE strategies. Key Responsibilities: - Own the architecture, engineering, and lifecycle management of Zscaler and Fortinet firewall platforms. - Lead the design and enforcement of firewall, proxy, IPS, VPN, and segmentation policies. - Drive Zero Trust and SASE adoption using Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, and Branch Connector. - Standardize and optimize firewall rules and reduce technical debt. Engineering Operations: - Oversee upgrades, patching, configuration management, and incident response. - Collaborate with SOC, Cloud Security, IAM, and Infrastructure teams during incidents. - Ensure compliance with network security standards and regulatory requirements. - Drive automation for policy deployment and validation. People & Delivery Management: - Lead, mentor, and develop network security engineering teams. - Establish on-call, escalation, and operational readiness models. - Manage capacity planning, delivery commitments, and prioritization. Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement: - Translate cybersecurity strategy into engineering roadmaps. - Act as the primary interface with Zscaler and Fortinet vendors. - Support audits, risk reviews, and executive reporting. Qualifications Required: - 10+ years of network security engineering experience with 35 years in leadership. - Deep hands-on experience with Zscaler and Fortinet platforms. - Strong knowledge of firewall technologies, Zero Trust, and SASE. - Experience operating security platforms in hybrid and cloud environments. Additional Company Details: The company values expertise in driving enterprise Zero Trust transformations, automation experience using APIs, Terraform, Ansible, or scripting, and certifications such as PCNSE, NSE 7/8, CCNP Security, or CISSP. As a Network Security Engineering Manager at our company, you will be responsible for leading a team of network security engineers to design, implement, and operate enterprise-scale Zscaler (SSE / ZIA / ZPA) and Fortinet (Next-Generation Firewalls, IPS, VPN) platforms. Your role will involve ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performance network connectivity across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments while enabling Zero Trust and SASE strategies. Key Responsibilities: - Own the architecture, engineering, and lifecycle management of Zscaler and Fortinet firewall platforms. - Lead the design and enforcement of firewall, proxy, IPS, VPN, and segmentation policies. - Drive Zero Trust and SASE adoption using Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, and Branch Connector. - Standardize and optimize firewall rules and reduce technical debt. Engineering Operations: - Oversee upgrades, patching, configuration management, and incident response. - Collaborate with SOC, Cloud Security, IAM, and Infrastructure teams during incidents. - Ensure compliance with network security standards and regulatory requirements. - Drive automation for policy deployment and validation. People & Delivery Management: - Lead, mentor, and develop network security engineering teams. - Establish on-call, escalation, and operational readiness models. - Manage capacity planning, delivery commitments, and prioritization. Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement: - Translate cybersecurity strategy into engineering roadmaps. - Act as the primary interface with Zscaler and Fortinet vendors. - Support audits, risk reviews, and executive reporting. Qualifications Required: - 10+ years of network security engineering experience with 35 years in leadership. - Deep hands-on experience with Zscaler and Fortinet platforms. - Strong knowledge of firewall technologies, Zero Trust, and SASE. - Experience operating security platforms in hybrid and cloud environments. Additional Company Details: The company values expertise in driving enterprise Zero Trust transformations, automation experience using APIs, Terraform, Ansible, or scripting, and certifications such as PCNSE, NSE 7/8, CCNP Security, or CISSP.