Associate Director - Enterprise Network Security (New York)

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking an Associate Director, Enterprise Network Security in New York, NY.Summary:We are seeking a seasoned Associate Director of Network Security to lead the strategy, implementation, and long-term maintenance of our enterprise-wide security infrastructure. This role is on-site 3-days a week in NYC. You will manage a high-performing team of security professionals, ensuring the integrity and availability of critical data and systems. This role requires a balance of executive leadership and technical depth to mitigate cyber threats across a complex, high-traffic digital environment.Key Responsibilities:* Security Strategy: Develop and execute a multi-year network security roadmap aligned with organizational risk and compliance goals* Team Leadership: Oversee a large team of security specialists, providing career development, technical mentorship, and performance management* Architectural Oversight: Lead the design and deployment of robust security architectures, including next-gen firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and advanced access controls* Incident Response Management: Establish rapid-response procedures for threat detection and remediation; Lead post-incident investigations and coordinate recovery efforts across the organization* Vulnerability & Risk: Conduct frequent infrastructure assessments to prioritize and mitigate technical vulnerabilities* Partner Management: Manage relationships and service level agreements (SLAs) with primary security vendors and hardware providers* Security Advocacy: Promote a security-first culture through training initiatives and cross-departmental collaboration* Financial Planning: Partner with IT leadership to define and manage the annual network security budget and resource allocationRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field* Leadership: 5+ years in a management or supervisory capacity, with a proven track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary technical teamsTechnical Proficiency: Extensive, hands-on experience with:* Enterprise-grade Firewalls and Centralized Management tools* Load Balancing and Web Application Firewalls (WAF)* Large-scale Cisco network environments* Lifecycle Expertise: Strong background in the full systems development lifecycle (SDLC), from initial architecture to day-to-day operations* Communication: Ability to present complex security risks and technical strategies to non-technical executive stakeholdersJob TypeDirect HireCompensation180000 - $230000