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Job Title Senior Network Engineer - Network Security & Wireless Network

Corporate Title Vice President

Location Cary, NC

Who we are

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Our Technologists drive Cloud, Cyber and business technology strategy while transforming it within a robust, hands-on engineering culture. Learning is a key element of our people strategy, and we have a variety of options for you to develop professionally. Our approach to the future of work champions flexibility and is rooted in the understanding that there have been dramatic shifts in the ways we work.

Having first established a presence in the Americas in the 19th century, Deutsche Bank opened its US technology center in Cary, North Carolina in 2009. Learn more about us here.

Overview

Deutsche Bank's Global Network Services function delivers secure, resilient, and scalable network services across the Bank's global technology estate. The Senior Network Engineer - Network Security & Wireless Network will be responsible to develop, shape, and deliver new network security solutions that strengthen the Bank's cyber resilience and support secure technology transformation. Additionally, as a second focus area, the role requires strong collaboration with Network Core Engineering to deliver new wireless network solutions that improve end-user experience for Deutsche Bank Employees and clients, and support Deutsche Bank's security standards.

What We Offer You

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days

• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement

• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits

• Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of network security solutions, including Zero Trust, network segmentation, access control, firewall governance, secure connectivity, and cyber resilience capabilities

• Develop and enhance enterprise wireless network solutions, leveraging cloud-managed technologies, emerging vendors, industry best practices, and internal security standards

• Own end-to-end solution delivery from concept and business case development through design, implementation, operational transition, and value realization.

• Partner closely with Network Engineering and key stakeholders to align solution design, technical requirements, operational readiness, and change governance objectives

• Translate complex technical requirements into executable roadmaps, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes while providing implementation and governance oversight

• Identify and remediate network security weaknesses by assessing control gaps, vulnerabilities, architectural risks, and operational issues, driving corrective actions through to closure

How You'll Lead

• Act as a senior interface with Network Engineering, CSO, Technology Risk, GTI, operations, architecture, vendors, and global business stakeholders on solution delivery, technical dependencies, implementation progress, and operational readiness

• Prepare high-quality reporting and presentations for senior management and committees

Skills You'll Need

• Strong technical understanding of network security technologies and architectures, including Cisco, Check Point, Fortinet, F5, firewalls, proxies, routing, segmentation, NAC, secure remote access, cloud connectivity, hybrid network controls, and enterprise security tooling

• Comprehensive knowledge of Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax - Wi-Fi 6/6E), Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) from major vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Meraki), Access Point (AP) deployment best practices, RF planning, site survey methodologies, and wireless security protocols (WPA2/3 Enterprise)

• Deep knowledge of network solution delivery, including design principles, control integration, operational resilience, technology risk management, and weakness remediation

• Familiarity with regulatory drivers for technology security (ECB, EBA, SOX, GLBA, Dodd-Frank, DORA, etc.). Proven ability to manage technical delivery of complex network security solutions while identifying security weaknesses, assessing risk, defining remediation priorities, and driving closure with engineering and operations teams

• Experience in a TISO, technical information security, security architecture, cyber risk, or comparable security advisory role would be beneficial, particularly where it involved solution design, security challenge, and remediation governance

• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage senior management with authority and clarity

• Technically curious, delivery-focused, and able to bridge the gap between engineering design, cyber security requirements, and practical implementation

• Strong leadership presence and ability to work under regulatory pressure

• Collaborative, internationally minded, and able to build strong cross-functional relationships

• Outcome-driven, structured, and committed to delivering secure, scalable, and operationally sustainable network security solutions

Expectations

It is the Bank's expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Cary, NC office in accordance with the Bank's hybrid working model.

Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in Cary is $125,000 to $185,000.Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Deutsche Bank Benefits

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