Team Leader - Network Security Engineering

The Team Leader, Network Security Engineering role is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 14-Jul-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

About the role

The Team Leader, Network Security Engineering leads a team of associates and contractors responsible for the availability, security, compliance, and continuous improvement of critical network security platforms. This role balances people leadership with technical oversight, ensuring secure, reliable operations while advancing team capabilities and aligning with the firm’s strategic objectives. The Team Leader partners closely across technology, business, and vendor teams and plays a key role in developing future leaders within Network Security Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team responsible for network security technologies across Segmentation, Firewall, IPS/IDS, and NAC across all environments and platforms (On-prem, Cloud, SaaS), including design, operations, and enhancements
• Align team priorities, processes, and deliverables with the firm’s strategic direction and network security objectives
• Drive continuous improvement of team processes such as resource management, support models, and delivery practices
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and timely feedback to develop associates and build a strong succession pipeline
• Ensure high quality and timely execution of projects, enhancements, and production support activities
• Partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to meet operational and security goals
• Lead escalations and respond to system availability or security issues with appropriate urgency and accountability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in technology or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Information Network Security Systems or technology roles, with 3+ years in a leadership or lead-level capacity
• Experience working in Information Systems or Network Technology roles supporting enterprise platforms
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or guide others (formal or informal leadership experience)
• Working knowledge of network security-related technologies or systems and how they integrate with broader infrastructure
• Ability to make sound day-to-day decisions, manage escalations, and align solutions to business objectives
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships across teams and with vendors

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Not specified

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Basic AD&D coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account
• 10 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation
• Sick time
• Personal days
• Paid day for volunteerism
• Eligibility for bonuses and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.