**Job Title: Network Security Lead** **Position Overview:** Ralliant is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on **Network Security Lead in Raleigh, NC** to serve as the solution architect and technical product owner for enterprise-wide network security capabilities. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and governing secure, scalable, and compliant network infrastructures across global operations. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to unify operational and technology-driven aspects of network security, ensuring alignment with Ralliant’s integrated cyber defense and compliance mandates (SOX, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR, GDPR, etc.). **Key Responsibilities:** + Act as the **technical product owner** for enterprise network security capabilities across business units and IT Shared Services. + Architect and lead deployment, tuning, and optimization of **Zscaler** (ZIA, ZPA, ZCC, ZDX) and **Palo Alto Networks** (NGFW, VM-Series, Prisma Cloud) solutions. + Define and enforce network segmentation, secure remote access, SASE, and zero-trust strategies aligned with business continuity and DevSecOps principles. + Direct and oversee **network security services provided by MSSPs** , ensuring SLAs, KPIs, and quality of delivery meet Ralliant’s operational and security expectations. + **Collaborate with IT and Network leadership** to develop and align security architecture, technology roadmaps, and transformation strategies. + Drive the network security lifecycle including **design reviews, threat modeling, vulnerability remediation** , and support incident response in hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure). + Provide governance over network traffic inspection, encrypted traffic analysis, and anomaly detection. + Evaluate and integrate new technologies to support **cloud-native transformation and secure access** to OT, SaaS, and internal applications globally. + Ensure operational excellence through metrics, automation, policy compliance, and proactive threat defense informed by the Verizon DBIR and other intelligence sources. + Partner with compliance, audit, and risk teams to meet regulatory and framework obligations, including **NIST 800-171, SOX, and ITAR** . + Mentor junior engineers and foster a continuous learning and improvement culture. **Qualifications:** + 8+ years of **hands-on experience** in network security engineering or architecture roles in large-scale, complex environments. + This role requires U.S. citizenship in adherence to ITAR, DFARS, and federal compliance standards. + Deep knowledge and practical deployment experience with **Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZCC, ZDX)** and **Palo Alto Networks (Firewalls, Prisma Cloud)** . + Advanced understanding of **cloud networking/security in AWS and Azure** . + Demonstrated experience in enterprise network security strategy and operations across **global sites and cloud-native platforms** . + Experience directing MSSPs and managing vendor performance for network security services. + Familiarity with **NIST 800-171, CMMC, SOX, GDPR** , and **ITAR** compliance controls. + **Relevant certifications** preferred (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, PCNSE, Zscaler Certified Architect, AWS/Azure Security). + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent experience (Master’s or certifications a plus). **Preferred Attributes:** + Strong understanding of **DevSecOps practices** and secure CI/CD pipelines. + Proven leadership in cross-functional technical teams, MSSP governance, and strategic influence. + Passion for automation, telemetry, and continuous improvement in line with Lean Manufacturing and Agile principles. \#LI-RG1 \#LI-Hybrid **Ralliant Corporation Overview** Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world. **Bonus or Equity** This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package. **Pay Range** The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,500.00 - 188,500.00 **Is this role subject to ITAR?** The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.