Associate Director - Enterprise Network Security

Location: New York

Description Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking an Associate Director, Enterprise Network Security.

Summary:

We are partnering with a highly respected, mission-driven organization in New York/Hybrid seeking an Associate Director of Enterprise Network Security to join a growing infrastructure and security leadership team. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership opportunity within a large-scale enterprise environment supporting critical operations, enterprise modernization, and long-term infrastructure growth. The Associate Director of Enterprise Network Security will oversee the strategy, implementation, and ongoing operations of enterprise network security infrastructure across a complex environment.

This role requires a strong balance of leadership, operational ownership, and hands-on technical depth. This team is actively investing in major enterprise infrastructure and security initiatives, including:
* Enterprise network security modernization
* Large-scale infrastructure refresh and upgrade programs
* Hybrid cloud and security expansion efforts
* High-availability and secure access initiatives
* Network segmentation and operational resiliency improvements
* Enterprise-wide security and infrastructure optimization projects

Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute enterprise network security strategy and roadmap
* Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and security professionals
* Oversee implementation and maintenance of enterprise security technologies
* Drive incident response coordination, escalation management, and remediation efforts
* Lead infrastructure assessments, risk mitigation, and security hardening initiatives
* Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams on enterprise security initiatives
* Manage vendor relationships, hardware lifecycle planning, and budget allocation
* Promote a security-first operational culture across the organization Requirements
* Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) required in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field
* 5+ years of leadership or people management experience
* Strong hands-on experience supporting enterprise network security environments, particularly Palo Alto technologies and centralized firewall management platforms
* Experience with F5 technologies, load balancing, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and/or Forescout is a strong plus
* Strong operational and incident management background within large enterprise environments
* Experience leading infrastructure upgrades, migrations, or modernization initiatives
* Ability to balance technical depth with leadership responsibilities
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

This role is best suited for someone who:
* Enjoys both leadership and hands-on engineering
* Has operated within large enterprise environments
* Can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day operational ownership
* Is calm under pressure during incidents and escalations
* Wants long-term growth within a highly stable organization

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
* Prestigious, highly stable organization with long-term growth
* Strong compensation package

Outstanding benefits including:
* 403(b) retirement plan with strong employer contribution
* Generous PTO package
* Tuition reimbursement/continuing education support
* Excellent medical coverage
* Large-scale enterprise environment with modern infrastructure initiatives
* High visibility role with strong leadership exposure

Job Type Direct Hire Compensation
170000 - $250000