{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0486c2a1cbfa4d53bb6394b0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0486c2a1cbfa4d53bb6394b0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0486c2a1cbfa4d53bb6394b0","title":"Director, Identity & Network Security","description":"Position SummaryWe have an opportunity for a Director, Identity & Network Security to join our team. This role leads enterprise identity, privileged access, network security, and segmentation programs. It is accountable for control ownership, reliable operations, risk reduction, audit readiness, and delivery of a multi-year security roadmap across corporate, cloud, manufacturing, and operational technology environments. This is a leadership position requiring strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to guide teams and vendors toward measurable outcomes.\r\nLocation: Durham, NC OR Bridgewater, NJ\r\n4 days per week Onsite\r\nThe RoleOwn and execute the multi-year roadmap for Identity and Access Management, privileged access, network security, segmentation, and Zero Trust aligned with enterprise priorities.\r\nServe as senior escalation point and decision authority for identity and network security matters, including exceptions and unresolved control risk.\r\nBuild, coach, and retain a high-performing team with clear accountability and measurable performance expectations.\r\nManage budgets, vendor performance, managed-service outcomes, contracts, and technology investment recommendations.\r\nDirect the identity lifecycle across workforce, privileged, service, third‑party, and machine identities, including provisioning, authentication, and access reviews.\r\nEstablish governance for Active Directory and Entra ID, including privileged role activation and emergency access.\r\nAdvance privileged access management, secrets management, least privilege, and removal of standing administrative access.\r\nOwn firewall strategy, security architecture, policy governance, and rule lifecycle management.\r\nOversee perimeter, internal, cloud, remote‑access, and third‑party connectivity controls for reliability and policy optimization.\r\nLead deployment and operation of segmentation and Zero Trust controls across critical environments.\r\nDefine and maintain identity and network security policies, standards, and control objectives.\r\nSupport audits, regulatory reviews, risk assessments, and issue remediation with sustainable corrective actions.\r\nApply approved AI and automation to improve efficiency while maintaining human validation and oversight.\r\nApprove domain standards, operating procedures, and technology roadmaps within delegated authority.\r\nThe CandidateMinimum Requirements10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years leading identity and/or network security functions and 3+ years managing teams.\r\nDepth in at least two areas: identity governance, privileged access management, directory services, firewall and network security, segmentation, or Zero Trust.\r\nExperience operating enterprise identity, privileged access, firewall, policy‑management, and segmentation capabilities in a complex global environment.\r\nWorking knowledge of security and control frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800‑53, ISO/IEC 27001, and Zero Trust principles, plus regulated‑control expectations relevant to life sciences.\r\nAbility to translate technical risk into business impact, executive decisions, measurable outcomes, and funded roadmaps.\r\nExperience governing automation or AI‑assisted operational processes, including validation, access control, auditability, and human oversight.\r\nExcellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.\r\nDemonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent‑sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.\r\nPreferred Skills & BackgroundStrong technical expertise in at least one domain with ability to lead experienced technical teams.\r\nUnderstanding of strategy, budgeting, and governance processes.\r\nExperience partnering with vendors and internal stakeholders across global sites.\r\nProgression from hands‑on technical work into people leadership roles.\r\nPractical understanding of emerging AI technologies and their impact on cybersecurity.\r\nIndustry preference for Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device organizations with familiarity in GxP‑regulated environments and change control processes.\r\nAbility to manage a budget of approximately $3M annually, including CapEx and OpEx planning.\r\nExperience with procurement processes, NDAs, purchase orders, forecasting, and contract management.\r\nPreferred technologies: Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Palo Alto Networks.\r\nExperience leading global teams and operating in regulated environments.\r\nExecutive presence and ability to communicate strategy to senior leadership.\r\nCollaborative leadership style that empowers technical experts while maintaining accountability.\r\nWhy You Should Join CatalentDefined career path with annual performance reviews and feedback.\r\nDiverse and inclusive culture that values growth and collaboration.\r\nPotential for career growth within an organization dedicated to improving lives.\r\nCompetitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.\r\nCommunity engagement and green initiatives.\r\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits effective from day one of employment.\r\nTuition reimbursement to support continued learning.\r\nCatalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.\r\npersonal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.\r\nCatalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.\r\nIf you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.\r\nImportant Security Notice to U.S. Job SeekersCatalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.\r\nCalifornia Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.\r\nVolunteer Work DisclosureApplicants for employment in Massachusetts may include in their employment history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.\r\nMassachusetts Lie Detector Test NoticeIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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This role leads enterprise identity, privileged access, network security, and segmentation programs. It is accountable for control ownership, reliable operations, risk reduction, audit readiness, and delivery of a multi-year security roadmap across corporate, cloud, manufacturing, and operational technology environments. This is a leadership position requiring strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to guide teams and vendors toward measurable outcomes.\r\nLocation: Durham, NC OR Bridgewater, NJ\r\n4 days per week Onsite\r\nThe RoleOwn and execute the multi-year roadmap for Identity and Access Management, privileged access, network security, segmentation, and Zero Trust aligned with enterprise priorities.\r\nServe as senior escalation point and decision authority for identity and network security matters, including exceptions and unresolved control risk.\r\nBuild, coach, and retain a high-performing team with clear accountability and measurable performance expectations.\r\nManage budgets, vendor performance, managed-service outcomes, contracts, and technology investment recommendations.\r\nDirect the identity lifecycle across workforce, privileged, service, third‑party, and machine identities, including provisioning, authentication, and access reviews.\r\nEstablish governance for Active 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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.\r\npersonal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.\r\nCatalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.\r\nIf you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.\r\nImportant Security Notice to U.S. Job SeekersCatalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.\r\nCalifornia Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.\r\nVolunteer Work DisclosureApplicants for employment in Massachusetts may include in their employment history any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.\r\nMassachusetts Lie Detector Test NoticeIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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