IT Services Manager- Network Segmentation Services at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest privately-owned food retailer in the nation with more than 1,200 stores and more than 200,000 associates throughout the Southeast. We are associate-owned, proud of our family atmosphere, and consistently named as one of the best companies to work for in America. We are largely debt-free and renowned for our financial performance as well as our premier customer service. Publix’s Information Services (I/S) department is located in Lakeland, Florida and Alpharetta, Georgia and employs over 1000 associates. I/S provides the information technology required for all Publix business units including retail stores and all office and warehouse environments. The Publix I/S mission is to maximize the value of information technology to Publix associates and customers.

Please note, this is a hybrid position requiring 8 days per month on-site in Lakeland, FL.

Welcome to Publix Technology, the award-winning technical group for Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee-owned company in the nation. Our technology teams of 2100+ associates provide cutting-edge, modern solutions to nearly 1400 retail stores and 200,000+ internal team members across 8 states. We offer positions at all levels - summer internships, individual contributor roles, to technical leadership across a broad range of technical disciplines. So, whether you are interested in IT security, platform engineering, architecture, software development, or infrastructure - we have a career path for you! Pub Subs are not the only thing we build from scratch. See for yourself why Publix Super Markets, Inc. has been on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

As an IT Services Manager for Network Segmentation, you will bring your unique set of skills and perspectives to develop, implement, and improve upon the enterprise network segmentation/security strategy. You will serve as a trusted leader providing associate mentorship, outstanding customer service, and protection of the Publix enterprise network, the Publix brand, and our customers and business partners against internal and external cyber threats.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for a team that is tasked with security policy development, and implementation for Next-Gen firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, virtual private networks, and web security gateways in a large hybrid/multi-cloud enterprise environment,


• Plan and manage daily efforts of the team which provides network segmentation consultation, implementation, and security & compliance services to various application, and infrastructure teams,


• Develop standards, processes, and procedures to enhance network segmentation activities and ensure success in meeting security and compliance requirements,


• Anticipate and identify issues that conflict with security & compliance requirements; work with system owners, architects, and auditors to define and execute action plans to address root causes,


• Manage assigned associates (Network Segmentation Engineers) and,


• Manage existing/potential technology vendor relationships/sales personnel.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent analytical discipline, or equivalent experience,


• 7+ years of I.T. experience


• 3+ years’ experience with focus on networking, firewalls, or network security technologies


• 3+ years of experience planning, implementing, and supporting network security deployments,


• 1+ years of experience with compliance and regulatory security requirements (SOX, PCI, HIPAA),


• 1+ years of In-depth understanding of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies,


• 1+ years of solid understanding of the functional and operational practices necessary to operate in a highly available, highly secure, and highly regulated environment to meet business and compliance requirements.

• Advanced degree in computer science or equivalent analytical discipline, or equivalent experience,


• 3+ years of experience providing leadership in a large enterprise network,


• 8+ years of security engineering experience with a concentration in firewalls or network security technologies,


• Experience with cloud/private cloud security technologies,


• 2+ years of experience with Publix and,


• Multiple security and engineering certifications.

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


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