Platform Manager - Network Security

Iselin NJ, MA, Pittsburgh PA, Nashville TN, Dallas TX or Phoenix AZ and other selected locations. Role is not relocation eligible.

Citizens Bank seeks an accomplished Network Security Platform Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of the Network Security and Load Balancing product line. This leader will oversee a global team of network security architects and engineers, driving innovation, automation and a strong security posture across all platform networks.

• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing global team of security architects and network engineers based in the U.S. and India.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning and operational excellence.
• Set clear strategic direction for the product line, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise security standards.

• Champion the vision for automated network security and load balancing across Citizens Bank’s enterprise infrastructure.
• Oversee the architecture, implementation and lifecycle management of firewalls, outbound proxies, load balancers and cloud‑native security solutions.
• Drive automation of policy enforcement, including Port Open Request (POR) workflows and Load Balancer (LB) configuration orchestration.
• Implement and mature Zero Trust models and micro‑segmentation strategies for on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Serve as SME for key technologies such as Palo Alto, F5, AWS/Azure networking constructs, ForcePoint, Netskope, Zscaler and Illumio.

• Act as the central point of contact for all network‑security‑related audits and regulatory reviews – internal, external, PCI, GDPR and OCC examinations.
• Lead the end‑to‑end process for responding to audit requests, supplying evidence, coordinating walkthroughs and managing communication with auditors and banking regulators.
• Document operational risks (ORs), ensure accurate risk classification and drive creation and execution of remediation action plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal risk, compliance and cybersecurity governance partners.

• Oversee the vulnerability management program for network platforms, including intake, analysis, prioritization and remediation tracking.
• Partner with Cybersecurity teams to meet SLAs, document risks and obtain formal approval for exceptions when necessary.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on vulnerability posture, risk trends and remediation progress.

• Maintain a clear product backlog balancing net‑new features, technology refreshes, security posture improvements and operational enhancements.
• Work closely with enterprise architects, IT security teams, application teams and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet organizational needs and regulatory expectations.
• Communicate strategy, roadmaps, risks and program status to senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Deep expertise with firewalls, load balancers, outbound proxies and security automation frameworks.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Palo Alto and F5 technologies, plus AWS/Azure native security and load balancing services.
• Strong experience with industry‑leading tools such as ForcePoint, Netskope, Zscaler and Illumio.
• In‑depth knowledge of Zero Trust, micro‑segmentation and modern network security architectures.
• Proven leadership experience managing global engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit, compliance or regulatory engagements within a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management processes, tools and risk reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in network security with at least 5+ years leading engineering or platform teams.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, CISM or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and executive‑level presentation skills.

The salary range for this position is $175,000 – $224,000 per year…