Sr Manager, Network Security

About the Role The Senior Manager of Network Security at Mattel leads the strategy, architecture, and operations of Mattel’s global network security program, securing on-premises and cloud infrastructure and guiding a distributed team of engineers and technical leads. What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the global Network Security function, including engineers and technical leads, ensuring high performance, accountability, and professional development.
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for network security, aligning with enterprise security architecture, cloud transformation, and business priorities.
• Oversee design, implementation, and operations of enterprise network security technologies, including Palo Alto Networks firewalls (hardware and virtual), Prisma Access / SASE platforms, GlobalProtect VPN, Web Application Firewalls (e.g., Imperva), Email security gateways (e.g., Checkpoint Harmony, Proofpoint), Public Key Infrastructure (e.g., Keyfactor, Microsoft).
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices for firewall policy management, segmentation, and secure network architecture across global environments.
• Ensure operational excellence in network security services, including availability, performance, monitoring, and incident response.
• Act as an escalation point for high-severity incidents, coordinating across SOC, infrastructure, and application teams for rapid containment and resolution.
• Drive automation and modernization initiatives, including firewall rule lifecycle management, infrastructure-as-code, and enhanced network visibility and analytics.
• Oversee PKI strategy and certificate lifecycle management, ensuring secure integration with internal systems and external Certificate Authorities.
• Partner with Cloud, DevOps, and Application teams to embed security into cloud-native architectures and application delivery pipelines.
• Lead compliance and audit readiness efforts (SOX, PCI, NIST CSF, etc.), ensuring controls are implemented, documented, and maintained.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance for network security technologies and services.
• Develop and manage budgets, resource planning, and capacity forecasting for the network security organization.
• Present network security posture, risks, and program maturity to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Champion adoption of Zero Trust, ZTNA, and SASE frameworks to enhance enterprise security posture.
• Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and security-first mindset across the team and broader organization.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment on security priorities and architecture decisions.
• Translate business risk and regulatory requirements into scalable network security architecture and controls.
• Define and track KPIs/SLAs to measure effectiveness, performance, and risk reduction of network security services.
• Build and evolve team structure, skills, and capabilities to support future-state security needs. What We're Looking For
• 10+ years of experience in Network Security, with at least 5+ years in leadership or management roles within large, global enterprises.
• Proven experience leading network security teams and managing complex, distributed environments.
• Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies, including firewalls, Prisma Access, and GlobalProtect.
• Strong experience with WAF, Email Security, and PKI solutions in hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing security strategy and roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP). Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: USD 173,600 - 217,000 per year.
• Benefits: competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.