Information Security Manager - Network Security

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other.

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful.

You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

The Manager of Network Security is accountable for developing and executing on our network security program which includes securing our endpoints and locations.

Location: This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid for associates in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Build and manage a diverse and impactful team, through recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, developing, and rewarding team members.

Manage a team that provides operational support of network security systems inclusive of after-hours on-call support.

Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for the network security program.

Accountability for various Network Security technologies including Firewalls, IDS, IPS, URL filtering, and VPN

Oversee the design, implementation, and support of network security solutions for Ferguson branches, data centers and end points.

Collaborate with other engineering and operational teams to optimize processes and procedures and support our network.

Lead major projects in the network security area.

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors.

Manage the department budget and negotiate vendor contracts.

Actively monitor new and emerging technologies, trends, issues, and solutions and assess their applicability to Ferguson’s Network Security capabilities.

Give requirements to technology selection process.

Partner with architecture teams, to contribute to blueprints and roadmaps that ensure that our network meets all business requirements and anticipates future needs, in a cost-effective manner.

Partner with delivery and operational teams to ensure that all new network security deployments include appropriate support and run-book documentation. Ensure that team members are fully trained to take responsibility for monitoring, ongoing support, routine engineering, and operation of new network security technologies.

Adhering to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.

Business accountabilities:

Associate and Operational Management: Manages a team of up to 6 associates.

Budget Oversight: Responsible for the Network Security budget and vendor contracts.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• This individual will provide domain expertise and oversight and effective challenges of key cybersecurity domains such as network security, perimeter defense, and security architecture.
• At least 10 years of experience implementing network defenses: firewalls, network access control, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, web application firewalls, web gateways, or proxies.
• Experienced implementing Zero Trust or Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) network security architecture.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing cloud network security.
• Professional certifications preferred (Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Networking, CISSP).
• Technical and Professional Skills: Associate is expected to operate at the functional level across the following areas of technical knowledge and skill:
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to groups.
• Ability to efficiently operate computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio, etc.).
• Knowledge of project/task management systems preferred. (ServiceNow, SharePoint, Project)
• Ability to interpret site surveys and drawings to identify project requirements preferred.
• Experience with voice, data, and wireless technologies preferred.
• Poise and maturity to interact at all levels of the organization as well as third-party contractors.
• At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range:

Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

$9,700.00 - $15,516.67 -

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer  F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual  Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information