Cybersecurity Administrator

Summary

Secure the company’s IT assets using in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity technologies/processes, and a variety of security tools.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a managed detection and response partner, as well as internal IT teams, to carry out the following:

Install, administer, and troubleshoot network security solutions.
Participate in vulnerability and penetration tests, and security assessments, and implement changes to defend against identified threats.
Configure security systems, analyze security requirements, and recommend improvements.
Monitor network traffic, servers, and IT systems for suspicious behaviour.
Audit to ensure that all IT systems follow network security policies.
Update software/systems with the latest security patches and ensure the proper defenses are present for each network resource.
Configure and support security tools such as firewalls and anti-virus software.
Train fellow employees in security awareness and procedures

Provide overflow support for the Network Administrator in the following areas:

Install and maintain various LAN/WAN networking equipment including switches, patch panels, switch cabinets, and UPS units.
Co-ordinate with cabling contractors to install and maintain network communications cabling such as cat5/6, fibre, and phone lines.
Perform proactive network capacity management activities

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of networking, subnets, TCP/IP, and routing protocols
LAN/WAN, firewall, router, and managed switch configuration
Comfortable using network scanning and troubleshooting tools such as syslog, putty, wireshark
Some experience with network productivity and security tools such as SolarWinds, Duo, and Trend Micro OfficeScan or equivalent products
Experience with the use of Active Directory GPOs to enforce security policies across the domain, specifically in the areas of Software Restriction, Windows Firewall, and Restricted Groups
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with various internal/external teams
Organized and detail-oriented with strong documentation skills including the use of Microsoft Visio for network diagrams

Experience/Training

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

On Point Consulting Services Inc.

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