Position: Principal Consultant – Network and Security

Location: Anywhere in Canada, but preference will be given to BC, Alberta and Manitoba.

At The WolfStrata Group (WSG), we are looking to strengthen our business by adding more incredible talent to our team. We are currently seeking a Principal Consultant – Network and Security will function as a trusted technical advisory to our clients and help drive the design, adoption, and optimization of networking and security solutions in their environment. The ideal candidate should possess a combination of effective communication skills and an in-depth technical acumen including at least five years of experience with technical implementations of customer projects. The consultant will be expected to help develop and gather business and technical requirements, create network and security architectures, execute professional services implementation engagements and assist in both new deployments and in-place monitoring and management of solutions for WSG’s clients.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with our clients to build and maintain network infrastructures that meet business needs.
Optimizing network performance and assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues.
Deploying network security, as well as documenting network installation and maintenance processes.
Post project knowledge transfer and documentation
Staying informed of developments in network and security infrastructure and technologies.

Qualifications

Five or more years of experience preferred with technical implementations of networking and/or security solutions
Extensive knowledge of network and security technologies and architecture
Experience working as a pre-sales engineer or architect in a consulting role
Strong knowledge of networking and security products from our key vendors: Fortinet, HPE, Aruba, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco
Ability to manage and successfully deliver technical projects.
Ability to self supervise
Proven ability to jointly work with a sales organization on opportunities.
Superb organizational and time management skills
Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
Life-long learner with the ability to regularly study and write certification exams for the latest network and security technologies.

Technical Skills

LAN and WAN networking experience with various vendor equipment and large enterprise networks
Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.)
Firewalls
VPN
Endpoint Security
Identity services
SD-WAN
SIEM
Disaster Recovery
Design functional networks using up to date security practices

Education

Educational equivalent to completion of college diploma or other post secondary education
Senior Fortinet, HPE, Aruba, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco certifications preferred such as NSE7, CCNP, CCDP etc.

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