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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.
and risk management.
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. Learn more
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* 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.
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