Vice President – Network Security Officer

Business Overview:

IT Production Americas is the central entity of BNP Paribas, which provides technology and serves all entities and business lines of the bank. Covering North and South America under the responsibility of the Regional CTO.

Candidate Success Factors:

Candidates are measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Able to influence peers and team.
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact.
  • Exercise appropriate autonomy in the execution and delivery of work. 
  • Responsible for driving outcomes, which have meaningful effect on team or department.
• Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Creates trust with colleagues.
  • Acts in leadership capacity for projects, processes, or programs.
• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus: 
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of colleagues and clients.
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders.
  • Demonstrates the ability to influence stakeholders at the team level. 
• Compliance Culture and Conduct: 
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts.
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards.

Responsibilities: 

Part of the Network Security team, the Network Security Officer primarily covers the management of Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) technologies and is responsible for monitoring, configuring, and optimizing our security infrastructure to protect against cyber threats, ensure compliance, and maintain the integrity of our systems. Key Responsibilities include

• WAF & IPS Management:
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
  • Monitor security alerts and respond to potential threats in real time.
  • Fine-tune security policies to minimize false positives while ensuring robust protection.
• Firewall Rules Management:
  • Design, implement, and maintain firewall rules to enforce security policies.
  • Conduct regular reviews and audits of firewall configurations to ensure optimal security.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve firewall-related issues, including misconfigurations and performance bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with network and security teams to align firewall rules with organizational security policies.
• Threat Detection & Incident Response:
  • Analyze security logs and events to identify suspicious activities.
  • Collaborate with the Security Incident Response teams to investigate and mitigate security incidents, including DDoS attacks, SQL injections, and other exploits.
  • Collaborate with the SOC (Security Operations Center) team to enhance threat detection capabilities.
• Policy & Compliance:
  • Ensure security policies align with industry standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001).
  • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • Assist in compliance with reporting for regulatory requirements.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Optimize WAF/IPS rules to balance security and performance.
  • Work with DevOps and Network teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Documentation & Training:
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation on security configurations and incident response procedures.
  • Provide training and guidance to IT staff on security best practices.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with WAF solutions (e.g., AWS WAF, Cloudflare, Imperva, F5 ASM).
  • Proficiency in IPS/IDS tools (e.g., Snort, Suricata, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower).
  • Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS).
  • Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
  • Experience in firewall management (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point).
  • Ability to analyze and optimize firewall rule sets for performance and security.
  • Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK, QRadar).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills for reporting security incidents.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Education & Certifications (Preferred):
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or vendor-specific WAF/IPS certifications.

FINRA Registrations Required:

• Not Applicable 

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required): 

• Not Applicable 

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

• Not Applicable 

While the description above describes our ideal candidate, we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not fully meet the complete list of qualifications noted.

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $145k to $205k annually. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business line, and geographic/office location.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package aims to support our employees in various aspects of their lives. From healthcare and wellness programs to retirement plans and childcare services, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) Savings Plan, backup childcare, life, accident and disability insurance, mental health support and paid time off. Additional details about our benefits offerings, inclusive of eligibility for a discretionary bonus, will be provided during the hiring process.

About BNP Paribas:

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose - to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential. 

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