Senior Manager, Network & Cybersecurity - Corporate Technology

Forbes is seeking a Senior Manager, Network & Cybersecurity (Corporate Technology), a hands-on leadership role responsible for safeguarding Forbes’ internal technology environment, corporate infrastructure, and workforce systems. This position oversees day-to-day engineering, network, and cybersecurity operations supporting Forbes’ internal teams across on-premises and cloud environments. This position manages a small, multidisciplinary team and partners closely with IT, Infrastructure, and Cloud Engineering teams to ensure the protection, availability, and integrity of Forbes’ enterprise systems. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise, operational leadership, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology functions.

This position is hybrid, requiring regular in-office presence at our Jersey City, New Jersey headquarters at least three days per week.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team responsible for Forbes’ corporate engineering, network, and security operations across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of enterprise network and system security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Manage access control, identity governance, and endpoint protection across internal systems and services.
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to establish and maintain secure network architectures, configuration standards, and incident response protocols.
• Direct corporate email, identity, and endpoint security initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and industry best practices.
• Coordinate security ticketing workflows, incidents, and operational requests through the established service management platform.
• Lead incident response efforts, including detection, investigation, and root-cause analysis of internal cybersecurity events.
• Oversee security awareness and employee education programs to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Develop and enforce policies, standards, and technical baselines to maintain consistent security hygiene across systems.
• Monitor and report on security posture, risks, and metrics to senior leadership, recommending corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Maintain documentation and operational playbooks, including network diagrams, response procedures, and system configurations.
• Stay informed on emerging enterprise security threats, compliance requirements, and technology trends to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, or network engineering, including at least 3-4 years in a leadership or senior operational role.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise network and security infrastructure, including configuration, monitoring, and policy enforcement.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security and networking, including virtual networks, access controls, and identity management.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles, including authentication, authorization, and lifecycle management.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining endpoint protection and incident response processes.
• Familiarity with email security, phishing prevention, and employee awareness training programs.
• Working knowledge of network architecture, connectivity, and remote access technologies.
• Proficiency in using service management or ticketing systems to track and resolve operational and security incidents.
• Experience administering credential management and password security practices across enterprise systems.
• Solid understanding of vulnerability management, incident response, and enterprise security operations.
• Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCNP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Palo Alto Networks PCNSE/PCNSA, or equivalent.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven Leadership and Team Development – demonstrated success in translating strategy into team goals, providing coaching and holding direct reports accountable for execution of goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement – experienced in working with technical and non-technical teams to align security and performance objectives with business goals.
• Effective People Management – demonstrated proficiency in managing the workload of individual contributors, providing actionable performance feedback, and driving the professional growth of team members.
• Effective Communicator – ability to convey complex information, direction, and decisions to audiences across all levels of the organization (executives, direct reports, peers, and cross-departmental teams).
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Mindset – able to evaluate technical and operational risks, propose actionable solutions, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strategic Thinker – combines technical depth with business acumen to prioritize and drive initiatives that align with organizational goals.
• Skilled at Producing Clear, Precise Documentation and Technical Diagrams – ensures consistent communication and knowledge transfer across teams.
• Committed to Operational Resilience, Threat Awareness, and Continuous Improvement.

The annual base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $145,000

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith.  The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate.  In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so.  Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions.  We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes.  Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes!

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