Network Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Technical Network Security Project Manager to lead critical security and infrastructure initiatives within a leading insurance organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical networking expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, and project delivery skills to oversee complex upgrades, migrations, and compliance-related security projects.

This freelance opportunity is ideal for a hands-on technical project manager who can drive end-to-end execution, manage cross-functional teams, and collaborate with IT Security, Infrastructure, and Risk/Compliance departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver network security projects such as firewall migrations, VPN redesigns, segmentation, intrusion detection/prevention upgrades, and zero-trust architecture rollouts.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans aligned with security and regulatory frameworks.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical engineering teams, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders.
• Track and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating when necessary.
• Coordinate vendors and third-party providers involved in network security solutions.
• Ensure that all implementations meet internal security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Provide regular reporting to program leads, CISO office, and risk management stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, rollout, and post-implementation reviews to ensure effectiveness and security compliance.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience managing technical network security projects (firewall, VPN, SD-WAN, segmentation, IDS/IPS, etc.)
• Solid technical knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), load balancers, VPNs, and cloud networking security (AWS, Azure security groups).
• Background in cybersecurity best practices and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, or PMP certified).
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional team leadership skills.
• Able to translate technical risks into business risks and communicate effectively at all levels.