- Company Name
- Optiv
- Job Title
- Cybersecurity Practice Manager - Network and Edge Security | Remote, USA
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Cybersecurity Practice Manager – Network & Edge Security
**Role Summary**
Lead the Firewall consulting practice as a technical leader and people manager. Oversee delivery standards, mentor consultants, and drive high‑quality client engagements while acting as a billable resource.
**Expectations**
- Maintain current, documented methodologies and engagement processes.
- Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations and SOW requirements.
- Participate directly in client engagements to guarantee technical excellence.
- Provide sales enablement support for Network & Edge Security offerings.
- Manage subcontractor relationships and forecast resourcing needs.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Serve as primary leader of the Firewall practice; collaborate with senior leadership on strategy and daily operations.
- Document, update, and enforce engagement methodologies across all projects.
- Review and approve project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with customer expectations.
- Participate in client calls, on‑site meetings, and final presentations to ensure satisfaction.
- Monitor and evaluate consultant performance; maintain data for reviews and development.
- Collaborate with Practice Directors on staffing decisions that align skills, goals, and client needs.
- Ensure consultants have necessary resources and delivery plans; mentor them through engagements.
- Facilitate annual and pre‑engagement training plans; manage consultant utilization and bench time.
- Conduct semi‑annual performance reviews focused on development, training, and career growth.
- Provide technical expertise and enable sales teams: create/present pre‑sales materials, battle cards, brochures, and website content.
- Support Account Managers with client interactions, scoping, and SOW review.
- Contribute to sales training materials and reusable deliverables.
- Identify and manage subcontractor resources; create SOWs and coordinate with Delivery Management.
- Track project pipeline to forecast skill needs and plan resourcing.
**Required Skills**
- Leadership and team development.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to interface with clients at all levels.
- Expertise in firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, etc.).
- Experience managing professional services teams in high‑growth environments.
- Project quality assurance and client satisfaction focus.
- Regulatory framework knowledge (HIPAA, HITECH, FISMA, NIST CSF, GDPR, MITRE ATT&CK).
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in STEM, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 7 years of information security experience, with 3‑5 years managing professional services teams.
- 3‑5 years of cybersecurity project experience (risk, compliance, threat management, digital resilience).
- 5‑7 years of experience with regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, HITECH, FISMA, NIST CSF, GDPR, MITRE ATT&CK).
- CISSP or other relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred.
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San francisco, United states
On site
Senior
20-01-2026