Director, Network Security Operations

Role Responsibilities: Develop and execute network security vision, roadmap, and policies with a focus on Zero Trust principles. Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on emerging threats, trends, and network security technology investments. Lead day-to-day delivery, monitoring, and continuous improvement of global network security operations to ensure resilience, availability, and effectiveness. Lead and develop a globally distributed network security operations team. Oversee operational management of network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, secure network access controls, etc.). Direct operational response to network security events/incidents (investigation, escalation, containment, restoration, post-incident review). Ensure operations align with requirements and frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks. Define, monitor, and report KPIs/KRIs, service-level measures, and control effectiveness. Identify/remediate operational risks, service gaps, recurring incidents, and performance issues. Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to transition capabilities into operations and strengthen detection/monitoring/response. Oversee third-party providers/managed security services supporting network security operations. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 8+ years network security/cybersecurity experience. 5+ years leadership experience managing security teams/programs. Expertise in enterprise security technologies (firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN). Strong cloud security knowledge (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Incident response, risk management, and regulatory compliance experience. Experience in large-scale/highly regulated environments. Agile environment experience; collaborative, adaptable, proactive problem-solving leadership. Preferred Qualifications: CISSP, CCNP, GIAC, or similar. Strategic, analytical, fact-based decision-making; strong executive communication/presentation. Benefits (as stated): Eligible bonus target 20% of base salary; participation in long-term incentive program; 401(k) with matching and additional retirement contribution; paid vacation/holidays/personal days; caregiver/parental and medical leave; medical/dental/vision. Work/Travel: Hybrid (2-3 days/week in Pfizer office); not remote; #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics