Sr Manager - Firewall & VPN Engineering

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Technology Strategy, Global Infrastructure & App Security (TSGI) is looking for an innovative and driven leader with a passion for Cybersecurity and Technology. This Senior Manager role will support a new organization dedicated to Network & Infrastructure Security, specifically for our Global Technology Services (GTS) Enterprise Network. This role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our site-to-site (Net2

Net) VPN infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower platforms to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity between our corporate offices, data centers, and partner networks.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous skill development through focused training.
• Execute strategic goals by defining long-term and short-term objectives, ensuring cross-functional alignment with wider organizational missions.
• Manage team performance through regular reviews, clear goal setting, and talent retention strategies.
• Drive executive communication, producing and presenting operational read-outs, metrics, and project statuses to senior leadership.
• Design and deploy scalable site-to-site (Net2
  
  Net) VPN infrastructure and firewall solutions using Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower (FTD) platforms.
• Oversee firewall administration, managing policies, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and NAT rulesets via Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and ASDM.
• Support technology migrations, including the architecture of secure IPsec VPN tunnels and the deployment of new Firewall Policy Management tools.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex connectivity and performance issues, utilizing packet captures and diagnostic tools to identify root causes.
• Ensure operational excellence by monitoring VPN tunnel status, traffic flow, and security events to maintain network integrity and availability.
• Manage infrastructure life cycles, performing regular maintenance, software upgrades, and patching to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security stakeholders to identify dependencies, socialize gaps in traffic processes, and implement threat mitigation strategies.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for internal and external audit reviews, producing necessary artifacts and executive summaries.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to support compliance and knowledge sharing.

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Four or more years of people management experience.
• Four or more years of experience in a network security role with a focus on firewalls and VPNs.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Expert-level proficiency with Cisco ASA firewalls, including CLI configuration of IKEv1/IKEv2 IPsec VPNs, NAT, and complex ACLs.
• Experience with using Checkpoint Smart console and Palo Alto Panorama to configure and push firewall policies.
• Strong, demonstrable experience with the Cisco Firepower (FTD) platform and Firepower Management Center (FMC), including policy configuration, device management, and troubleshooting.
• In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network security principles.
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