Network Security Engineering Manager

Job Purpose

The Network Security Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of network security engineers who design, implement, and operate enterprise-scale Zscaler (SSE / ZIA / ZPA) and Fortinet (Next-Generation Firewalls, IPS, VPN) platforms. The role ensures secure, resilient, and high-performance network connectivity across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments while enabling Zero Trust and SASE strategies.

Role & Responsibilities

Technical & Platform Leadership

• Own the architecture, engineering, and lifecycle management of Zscaler and Fortinet firewall platforms.
• Lead design and enforcement of firewall, proxy, IPS, VPN, and segmentation policies.
• Drive Zero Trust and SASE adoption using Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, and Branch Connector.
• Standardize and optimize firewall rules and reduce technical debt.

Engineering Operations

• Oversee upgrades, patching, configuration management, and incident response.
• Partner with SOC, Cloud Security, IAM, and Infrastructure teams during incidents.
• Ensure compliance with network security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive automation for policy deployment and validation.

People & Delivery Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop network security engineering teams.
• Establish on-call, escalation, and operational readiness models.
• Manage capacity planning, delivery commitments, and prioritization.

Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement

• Translate cybersecurity strategy into engineering roadmaps.
• Act as the primary interface with Zscaler and Fortinet vendors.
• Support audits, risk reviews, and executive reporting.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of network security engineering experience with 35 years in leadership.
• Deep hands-on experience with Zscaler and Fortinet platforms.
• Strong knowledge of firewall technologies, Zero Trust, and SASE.
• Experience operating security platforms in hybrid and cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience driving enterprise Zero Trust transformations.
• Automation experience using APIs, Terraform, Ansible, or scripting.
• Certifications such as PCNSE, NSE 7/8, CCNP Security, or CISSP.