- Define and own global connectivity and network security strategy aligned with digital, cloud, and IT/OT transformation roadmap.

- Lead enterprise architecture for SD-WAN, SASE/SSE (Zscaler ZIA & ZPA), ZTNA, hybrid Cloud networking, and secure connectivity services.

- Develop multi-year roadmap for network modernization, security convergence, and IT/OT evolution.

- Establish and govern global standards, reference architectures, and security design principles for connectivity services.

- Own and manage SD-WAN (Silver Peak), global internet breakout, and VPN replacement strategies.

- Architect and manage Palo Alto NGFW environments including IT/OT zones, iDMZ, B2B VPN, and cloud security integration.

- Manage firewall ecosystems including Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager (SCM), and Strata Logging Service (SLS).

- Ensure consistent enforcement of security policies across internet, SaaS, cloud, and enterprise applications.

- Lead IT/OT convergence strategy including industrial segmentation, secure connectivity, iDMZ, and IoT/OT device security.

- Implement Zero Trust principles including identity-based access, least privilege, and secure segmentation across networks.

- Ensure high availability, resilience,



and performance of global connectivity and security platforms.

- Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex network/security issues.

- Drive automation, orchestration, and AIOps adoption across connectivity and security operations.

- Maintain architecture documentation, governance standards, and operational reporting for leadership. IT&D; Senior Manager, Connectivity Services

- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement firewall policies, threat prevention, encryption, and secure access controls.

- Ensure compliance with enterprise security frameworks, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.

- Manage vulnerability remediation and continuous security posture improvements.

- Lead vendor management and governance for Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, SD-WAN providers, ISPs, and managed service partners.

- Collaborate with enterprise architecture, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure, manufacturing, and business stakeholders for solution delivery.

- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies such as AI-driven security, SASE evolution, IoT security, and edge computing.

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