Director of Network & Security Engineering

Rockland Trust - Plymouth, MA

Full-time - Senior

Plymouth, MA

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About the position

The Director of Network & Security Engineering is a pivotal role that requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving innovation in network and security technologies. This position is responsible for aligning technical strategies with business objectives, ensuring that the organization’s network infrastructure is secure, efficient, and meets the needs of the business. The role demands a balance between strategic planning and hands-on technical expertise, allowing the director to engage directly with the technology when necessary. In this role, the director will develop and execute the overall network and security strategy, ensuring it aligns with the organization’s business objectives. They will lead and manage teams responsible for network operations, security engineering, and voice infrastructure management. The director will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network systems, including Core, WANs, and wireless networks. Establishing and enforcing network security policies, standards, and best practices will be a critical responsibility, as will evaluating and implementing new technologies to enhance network performance and security. The director will also manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and technology partners, develop and manage budgets for network and security operations, and ensure compliance with banking and relevant industry regulations and standards. They will lead incident response efforts for major security breaches or network outages and oversee the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Key performance indicators will include network uptime and performance metrics, security incident response times, and team productivity and employee satisfaction. The director will define and communicate the technical vision and strategy for network and security engineering within the organization, ensuring the stability, integrity, and security of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall network and security strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead and manage teams responsible for network operations, security engineering, and voice infrastructure management
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network systems, including Core, WANs, and wireless networks
• Establish and enforce network security policies, standards, and best practices
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance network performance and security
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and technology partners
• Develop and manage budgets for network and security operations and cost optimization
• Ensure compliance with bank and relevant industry regulations and standards
• Lead incident response efforts for major security breaches or network outages
• Oversee the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Monitor network uptime and performance metrics
• Track security incident response times and resolution rates
• Implement new technologies and infrastructure improvements
• Enhance team productivity and employee satisfaction
• Define and communicate the technical vision and strategy for network and security engineering within the organization
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards
• Collaborate with management and department heads to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs
• Ensure the stability, integrity, and security of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services
• Manage all network security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and other security-related hardware and software
• Oversee patching, hardening, and baselining activities across networks
• Lead efforts to optimize engineering solutions for scalability, performance, and reliability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in network and security engineering leadership
• At least 8 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong technical knowledge of network protocols, security technologies, and infrastructure management
• Experience with cloud technologies and hybrid network environments
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience in Financial or other regulated industry preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance incentive awards
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K and DC Plan for retirement
• LTD & Life Insurance
• Day Care Reimbursement
• Tuition Assistance for graduate and undergraduate programs
• Award-winning Wellness program