Fulltime : Director Network Security
Core
Strategic leadership for protecting the U.S. Cellular national network and brand from revenue/data loss through security architecture and business assurance.
Role type
Director, Network Security
Builds
Secure carrier infrastructure, enterprise and mobile service provider networks, and customer-facing services.
Domain
Telecommunications / Network Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Security architecture design, Security Operations management, Security Engineering oversight, Security Assessment (penetration testing, application testing), Vendor negotiation, Budget management, Team leadership, Regulatory compliance (PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley, CPNI), Incident & Event Management, Threat analysis, Network segmentation, Intrusion Detection/Protection System evolution, Cross-functional project management, Strategic planning, Process improvement, Metrics definition, Root-cause analysis, Technical domain knowledge (Network engineering, operating systems)
Preferred skills
CISSP, CCNP, CCIE, Experience re-engineering processes, Expert security market awareness, Insights into cutting-edge technologies, Presentation skills for large audiences, Relationship building with technical/business/sourcing counterparts
Technologies
Intrusion Detection/Protection Systems, Extranet connectivity, Virtual Private Networks, Network segmentation tools, Analytical tools
Responsibilities
Direct Security Operations to meet KPIs and mitigate threats/vulnerabilities; Direct Security Engineering for perimeter architecture and IDS/IPS evolution; Direct Security Assessment for critical infrastructure and PCI compliance; Develop strategic security priorities and business cases; Manage annual operating and capital budgets; Lead departmental initiatives and mentor team members; Serve as final escalation point for network security issues; Represent the company at industry conferences.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management