Director, Network Security Tower Lead

Country: United States of America

The Network Security Tower Lead, part of the Santander US Information Security Program, will be responsible for executing the global strategy in the US for network security across all US entities. They will be responsible for ensuring processes and controls are effectively implemented across the Santander Network. We are looking for a leader that thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to manage multiple initiatives, who has hands-on experience working with networking and network security tools and has a risk-focused mindset to proactively identify and manage risk.

The role will report to the Santander US Chief Information Security Officer. It will be responsible for the following:

• Leading the network security team to ensure the team delivers on defined scope and capabilities of the Network Security Tower inclusive of management of Firewalls, Proxy, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), VPN and Network Access Control (NAC).
• Implementing global strategy and projects initiatives within scope, on-time, and within budget.  
• Identifying gaps/risks and managing through to remediation within reasonable timeframes.
• Maintaining governing documents aligned with Industry best practices (including policy, standards, hardening guides). 
• Providing oversight and governance of vendors and services providers ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to SLAs.
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate governance forums and escalation paths.
• Utilizing metrics and reporting to manage operational activities and risk.

Experience:

• 8+ years of Information Security and/or risk experience with at least 5 years with hands-on experience relating to network security/network infrastructure.
• 3+ years of management experience

Technical:

• Hands on experience with network security tools including but not limited to Netskope, BlueCoat, Cisco ISE and WSA, Umbrella, Tufin, and Checkpoint. 
• Expertise relating to TCP/IP protocol analysis, system hardening, networking components and infrastructure.
• Expertise in planning, engineering, and monitoring security controls for the protection of the network systems.
• Experience with implementing intrusion detection systems and firewalls.

Skills:

• Expert knowledge relating to network and network security concepts, methods, tools, and architectures.
• Expertise in defining and ensuring compliance with network security requirements based on Information Security frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Critical Security Controls, COBIT, COSO and ISO standards
• Ability to drive execution of aggressive goals across multiple initiatives through effective planning, prioritization, resource management and follow through.
• Understanding the importance of "big picture" thinking and ability to apply organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
• Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.
• Demonstrated understanding of technological trends and developments in the areas of information security, risk management, web architectures, and cloud computing.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM (or other equivalent) – Preferred
• Experience auditing technology systems and processes to identify risk and gaps – Preferred

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

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