Network Security Manager

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Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award‑winning bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve.

At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and food banks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee‑owned banks in the country!

The Network Security Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, tasks, goals, and projects for the Network Security Team. This includes leading, managing and developing support staff, and developing department policies and procedures to ensure KPIs are met while maintaining a secure environment.

• Develop and execute staffing and scheduling strategies.
• Manage and develop department personnel; monitor, evaluate, and coach individual performance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing technology systems and processes; develop and implement improvement, replacement, augmentation, and optimization strategies as appropriate.
• Assist with defining standards and designs security‑related systems; propose and create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts.
• Contribute to the determination of technical and operational feasibility of solutions; evaluate risks and perform cost‑benefit and return‑on‑investment analyses on hardware and software options; propose and document justification of the most viable solutions to aid management in making implementation and purchasing decisions.

• Strategic and problem‑solving mindset with strong consulting, analytical, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent verbal presentation and technical writing skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with, influence, and convey complex information to people who possess varying levels of understanding.
• Exceptional organizational, process and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and to instill a sense of urgency in others as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Advanced conceptual, innovative thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage and lead a team of IT Security professionals in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong technical skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies and Windows operating systems; core banking operations technology; networking and server administration; product implementation; solutions architecture and application systems design and integration.

Technology Services

Primary

Location:

Texas – The Woodlands

Schedule:

Full‑time

Work Locations: TX – Operations Center‑0100

Unposting Date:
Ongoing

Organization:
Texas – Houston

• 7+ years of progressive information technology experience required.
• 7+ years of relevant security experience, including work as a network or security engineer, systems engineer, architect or technologist required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Technical Certifications in a related field required.

• Full‑Time.

• 2 or more direct reports.

• Up to 5% travel expected.

• Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles such as files, ledgers, folders, etc.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans.