Position Summary

The Information & Technology Services Unit is seeking a Network Security Specialist with a strong security & compliance insight who will report to the Manager, Network & Infrastructure. This position will play a key role in supporting, delivering and the implementation of cyber security services and cloud adoption in support of clients network and infrastructure technology environment.

Responsibilities

Provides thorough risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities within network and supporting infrastructure and provide recommendations to implement and configure systems to enhance existing security features
Responds to and documents security threats, resolve technical faults and allocate resources to deliver real solutions in a cost-effective way
Proactively research and analyze security weaknesses and provide appropriate mitigation strategies and recommendations based on findings
Provide Threat intelligence to ensure cyber threats are identified, properly communicated and preventative actions are identified and implemented to aver impacts to organization
Identify and source security solutions to protect organizational weaknesses against current and new vulnerabilities and threats
Assists the Manager with the development, coordination, planning and execution of project plans, determining requirements, researching, evaluating and recommending cyber security solutions
Provide direction for project team members with respect to security specific projects or tasks and monitors progress and results
Act as third level support to provide cyber security incident diagnosis, tracking, resolution and escalation
Ensure the physical security of organization’s data and communications infrastructure
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures
Monitor the development and production environments, including network, servers, and logs, and initiates corrective actions to ensure security standards are adhered
Analyze and recommend operating system revisions/service pack update for the continued secure operation and reliability of the LAN/WAN/Wireless environment
Provide security oversight and guidance for development, testing, and training environments
Develop and update technology documentation to support operational processes with ITSM Framework such as Incident Management, Change Management on the network, identity and access management, backup and restore
Attend weekly ITSM/Operations Review and the Incident/Problem Review meetings as required

Qualifications

Minimum 7-10 years’ implementing, supporting and delivering of cyber security services and cloud support
Extensive technical know-how of security network devices (switches, antivirus, firewalls, cryptography, SIEM) and any other security networking hardware or software tools
Proven experience with security threat management including detection, prevention, remediation
Deep understanding of IT security industry standards (NIST; ISO-27001; SOC2 Type2)
Excellent hands-on experience and knowledge implementing, configuring, integrating and supporting the network security including F5 Load balancers, BigIP LTM/GTM/ASM/APM, IPAM, Cisco ISE, Microsoft Authentication,
Knowledge of networking concepts such as WAN connectivity, transport types and protocols, and experience with wireless technology and Wireless deployment
A recognized certificate in one of the following CISSP, CCSP, CCNP, CCNA, CCIE, Security +, OSCP, CompTIA Server+, MCITP, LPIC, CompTIA Cloud+, VCP, or Microsoft Azure is a definite asset
Proven experience planning, designing and implementing network technology in a highly complex environment including Active Directory, Azure, M365, Exchange and SCCM; Cisco UCS Blade servers; Cisco switches and routers; Windows Server 2019/2016/2012/2008; Linux; SQL Server 2016/2014/2012; Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) Secure Internet Gateway
Knowledge of VMware VSphere 6 Enterprise, VCenter and VRealize
Minimum 7-10 years’ experience actively developing, coordinating, planning, delivering and deploying cyber security in network, infrastructure or cloud with ServiceNow a definite asset
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in information systems or Computer engineering/science
Proven commitment to customer service, performance quality, and continuous improvement
Detailed oriented with good oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team, to work independently as required
Ability to remain calm while multi-tasking and working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability and sensitivity in providing respectful service to diverse populations (age, race, language, gender, sexual orientation, culture and disability)
Canadian Criminal Record Check Level 1 – Clearance Certificate