Global Network Security Team Lead (Firewall & Network Security Operations)

- Lead Honda's global Firewall Management team responsible for securing enterprise IT, manufacturing OT, connected products, and partner ecosystems. - Coordinate the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of firewall services, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. - Collaborate with global technology teams to develop secure network architectures, manage firewall policies, monitor security threats, and maintain service availability. - Provide technical leadership, coaching, and operational oversight while driving best practices, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across Honda's global firewall environment.

- Lead and develop the global firewall management team through coaching, performance management, training, and workload prioritization. - Define, implement, and enforce firewall standards, policies, and governance aligned with Honda cybersecurity requirements. - Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application, and security teams to design and deploy secure network architectures. - Oversee firewall operations, performance monitoring, maintenance, and optimization to ensure security, reliability, and availability. - Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution of firewall and network security issues. - Manage escalations, vendor relationships, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives while meeting established service levels.

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. - Minimum experience : At least 8 or more years in network security or infrastructure operations, including 2+ years leading technical teams. - Other job specific skills:

- Expertise in firewall technologies (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point). - Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VPN, SSL, IPSec, IDS/IPS, and network security principles. - Experience in incident response, risk management, and security operations. - Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and cloud security (e.g. - Azure / AWS). - Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities.

- This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) - Regional Bonus (when applicable) - Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) - Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) - Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown - Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution - Relocation assistance (if eligible)

- Advancement Opportunities - Career Mobility - Education Reimbursement for Continued learning - Training and Development Programs

- Lifestyle Account - Childcare Reimbursement Account - Elder Care Support - Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment - Wellbeing Program - Community Service and Engagement Programs - Product Programs