Cybersecurity Engineering - Network Security Architect - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location Open

Location: Anywhere in Country

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The opportunity

The Senior Network Security Architect is a strategic and hands‑on technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and governing secure network architectures across the enterprise. This role ensures that network security controls align with business objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements while enabling scalability, performance, and resilience.

The architect serves as the authority on network security design, providing thought leadership across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, and partnering closely with infrastructure, cloud, application, and security operations teams.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Manager in Cybersecurity Engineering, where you will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and integrating cutting‑edge cybersecurity solutions. Protect sensitive data against a myriad of threats while leading cross‑departmental initiatives that align security measures with business goals and technical specifications. This is your chance to be part of a revenue‑generating team that values innovation and quality in safeguarding our digital landscape.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will be at the forefront of designing and managing security infrastructure systems, monitoring for intrusions, and ensuring data integrity. You'll collaborate across departments to meet security, business, and operational needs, leading complex project delivery with a focus on quality and risk management. Additionally, you will control budgets, establish client relations, identify sales opportunities, and manage resources for project success. Expect regular travel to meet client needs and daily interactions with external clients to foster and manage relationships.

• Design and manage security infrastructure systems
• Monitor and protect against intrusions and data breaches
• Collaborate interdepartmentally to align security with business objectives

Skills And Attributes For Success

To thrive in this role, you must possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity and privacy concepts, coupled with the technical expertise in deploying and managing security solutions. Change management, system administration, and technical writing are part of your arsenal, along with threat hunting and vulnerability management. Your business competencies will include relationship‑building, critical thinking, negotiation, and communication skills, enabling you to lead and manage teams effectively.

• Deep technical experience in Zero Trust and Network security
• Develop and maintain enterprise network security architecture encompassing LAN, WAN, cloud, data center, edge, and remote access environments
• Design secure solutions using zero trust principles, defense‑in‑depth, and least privilege access
• Define standards for firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, secure routing, IDS/IPS, DDoS protection, NAC, and secure network services
• Review and approve network and security designs for new initiatives and changes
• Expertise in broad cybersecurity concepts
• Proficiency in change management and organizational impact
• Strong skills in technical writing and people management
• Exceptional relationship‑building and critical thinking abilities
• Effective communication and team leadership skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree, with a master's degree preferred
• A minimum of 5‑7 years of relevant experience in the cybersecurity field
• Change Management skills
• Expertise in Cybersecurity and Privacy Concepts, Principles, and Solutions
• Experience with Digital Transformation
• Script Writing/Coding abilities
• Proficiency in Security Solution Deployment, Integration, Configuration, and Debugging
• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Cloudflare, Netskope

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of the complexity of deploying technology to branch-connected networks
• Cloud network security expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with SASE / SSE platforms
• Automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code exposure (e.g., Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Security architecture certifications such as:
  • CISSP
  • CCSP
  • CCIE Security
  • GIAC certifications
• Experience in regulated industries or large global enterprises
• Strong Business Skills including Building and Managing Relationships, Communicating with Impact, Complex Problem‑Solving, Critical Thinking, and Negotiation and Influencing

What We Look For

We seek top performers who demonstrate a keen understanding of the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital world. Candidates should exhibit a proactive approach to problem‑solving, an eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, and the ability to lead with integrity and inspire trust among team members and clients.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $170,600 to $390,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $204,800 to $443,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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