Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Network Security Lead to join our Global Information Security Team. The ideal candidate will have proficiency with network security with a focus on enterprise firewall management, network segmentation, SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA and NAC technologies. Previous security operations team experience is highly desired.

In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with the other members of the Global Information Security team as well as security representatives across a distributed IT environment to ensure the overall health and availability of the global security stack. You will help to define project goals and ensure project delivery of global network security initiatives, and oversee the prioritization of daily work of other Network Security Administrators and ensure the global network security posture in a diverse technology ecosystem.

This role will also be responsible to develop strategies and roadmaps to modernize network security controls for cloud and SaaS platforms as well as traditional, on-prem networks and partner with subsidiaries and lines of business to advance Crane’s global security posture.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform network and security reviews across a variety of network security technologies and work with security and technology teams to ensure effective controls and policy compliance
• Provide oversight and work directly on the implementation, and administration of network security infrastructure including firewalls, networks sensors, and other network-based detective and preventive controls
• Ensure proper configurations, effective change management, and risk identification across various network security solutions
• Evaluate the security posture of systems and security processes to uncover vulnerabilities and potential exploitation vectors
• Participate in cross training activities with other network/systems administrators and support teams
• Work closely with business and technology managers to fix processes/procedures for data protection
• Support global incident response and overall security operations
• Effectively participate in data governance and risk compliance plans
• Reporting and Metrics to support program objectives

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience in Network Security
• Experience working with multiple common firewall providers
• Experience with network monitoring technologies, network-anomaly detection
• Experience evaluating and delivering SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA and NAC technologies
• Prioritize, assign, and ensure the daily work of other network security administrators
• Develop project plans and ensure project deliverables are met, both internally and as part of distributed teams
• Project management experience
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work outside regularly scheduled/normal business hours as required
• Commitment to security training and earning corresponding certifications
• Passion for solving complex problems
• Required: Degree in a related field or at least 5 years relevant professional experience
• Desired: Related technical professional security certifications such as GCFW/GPPA, CCNP or similar
• US Person as defined under EAR PART 772 AND ITAR 120.15
  

Crane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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