Firewall and Network Security Specialist
Our Toronto based client is seeking a Firewall and Network Security Specialist to join their team and will assist in design, configuration and maintenance of Network Security Infrastructure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer and Manage the next generation firewalls.
- Assist in reviewing and Implementing FW requests from cross functional team.
- Assist in managing day to day operations related to firewall governance and orchestration solutions and contribute to it’s maturity improvement.
- Audit and maintain documentation of current Firewall policies and perform rule clean up and optimization activities periodically.
- Participate in real-time network security event monitoring and response
- Implement changes on Firewalls following established change management process.
- Provide support for Incident Response investigations when analysis confirms an actionable incident.
- Identify emerging threat tactics, techniques and procedures used by malicious cyber actors and publish actionable threat intelligence for business and technology management.
ASSET MANGEMENT:
- Act as support for the Network Security platforms, providing advanced assistance to end users
- Determine solutions to and remediation of issues relating to security technologies, taking ownership of incident and problem tickets and driving to resolution.
- Manage future Security solutions acquisitions including related equipment, installation, configuration, management and operational support.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years of experience in Cyber Security.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, GCIH, OCSP, CCIE-Security) preferred
- Extensive knowledge and expertise with the following technologies: Next Gen Firewalls, Firewall Governance and Orchestration, DNS Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Security Incident and Event Management Systems (SIEM)
- Demonstrated experience in management and improvement of IT security technologies and process, security architecture, and cyber incident response
- Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and/or Ontario Cybersecurity Framework.
Hourly rate: $70-$75/hour (based on 37.5 hours/week)
1 year contract (with high possibility for extension)
Hybrid work model (2 days/week in office)
If you’re interested, please reply with a copy of your updated CV.
I will be in contact quickly to discuss additional info and next steps.
Best regards,