IT Security & Network Lead

You’ll partner closely with the Director of IT Operations, managing outsourced partners, ensuring our environment stays secure, and building scalable frameworks to protect data and systems companywide.

• Collaborate with IT leadership to implement cybersecurity governance and monthly security briefings.
• Maintain documentation of security processes, configurations, and system updates.
• Lead awareness training and social-engineering simulations across the company.
• Lead a critical modernization effort for the world’s largest pipe manufacturer.
• Partner with vendors and third-party service providers to strengthen security posture and network resilience.
• Manage technology that powers 1,000+ users and 20+ distributed sites across North America.
• Oversee network and remote-access security — SD-WAN, internet filtering, firewall configuration, VPN, and secure connectivity.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts using tools like Fortinet, Darktrace, CrowdStrike, Nessus, and Microsoft Defender.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and remediation tracking.
• Manage security tools and services (endpoint protection, SIEM, MFA, SSO, VPN, firewalls, vulnerability management).
• Stay ahead of evolving threats and bring forward recommendations to continuously improve our defenses.

Professional headquarters setting with occasional travel to manufacturing or distribution sites. Some exposure to plant or outdoor environments may occur during visits.

This role is ideal for a senior security engineer ready to step up into leadership of systems, vendors, and strategy — without losing the technical edge. You’ll spend about 60% of your time focused on cybersecurity (tools, monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management) and 40% on network infrastructure (SD-WAN, firewalls, VPN, and wireless support).

• Proven ability to manage vendors, contractors, and outsourced security partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding of ITIL, ITSM, and NIST frameworks; CISSP or similar certification preferred.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise security solutions.
• Deep knowledge of:
• Security technologies: MFA, SSO, VPN, endpoint protection, SIEM, encryption, network segmentation.
• Tools: Fortinet, Darktrace, Nessus, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender.
• Own JM Eagle’s day-to-day cybersecurity operations — policies, monitoring, risk mitigation, and incident response.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN, mobile / wireless technologies, and network monitoring.
• 8+ years of experience in IT security and network engineering within a distributed environment (1,000+ users, 5+ sites).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• A self-starter mindset — someone who owns the problem and drives it to resolution.
• Microsoft ecosystem: Azure, 365, Active Directory / Entra ID, SCCM / Intune.

Los Angeles, CA | Onsite 4 Days / Remote Fridays

$160,000 – $180,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($160K–$180K) plus comprehensive benefits.
• Onsite 4 days per week in Los Angeles; remote Fridays for focused work.