Skills

Communication Time Management Network Security Incident Response Firewalls Monitoring Change Management Problem-solving Decision-making Research Architecture Security Architecture Organization Analytical Skills Project Management

Job Specifications

Reporting to the Manager, IT Security Architecture and Ops, the Firewall & Network Security Specialist will assist in design, configuration, maintenance of Network Security Infrastructure. The successful candidate will work closely with IT Security Architecture and Ops teams; as a business enabler and service provider, Contractor, Firewall & Network Security Specialist will assist in the identification of effective solutions to meet the goals of the department and recommend business and technical process redesigns which maximize efficiencies and align with operational goals of the organization.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations. Successful candidates must possess the following competencies and will be pre-screened for those bolded, prior to the interview portion of the selection process. Competencies are listed in order of significance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer, 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 its maturity improvement.
Audit and maintain documentation of current Firewall policies and perform rule clean up and optimization activities periodically.
Participate in day-to-day troubleshooting and provide RCA for major incidents.
Participate in real-time network security event monitoring and response Implement changes on Firewalls following established change management process.
Provide support for Incident Response (IR) investigations when analysis confirms an actionable incident.
Identify actionable indicators of compromise through analysis of network forensic data.
Research and analyze events to determine classification, correlation, and root cause of problems.
Identify emerging threat tactics, techniques and procedures used by malicious cyber actors and publish actionable threat intelligence for business and technology management.
Apply and ensure compliance with all appropriate security policies and standards.

Asset Management:

Act as support for the Network Security platforms, providing advanced assistance to IT teams or end users, and liaising with technology vendor support when necessary.
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.

Service Management:

Support and resolve service tickets that relate to network security technologies
Promptly resolve incidents or other issues related to network security technologies
Follow the ITIL processes (Problem, Request, Incident & Change Management)

Continuous Improvement:

Identify areas for continuous improvement, and mature existing security solutions to maximise risk reduction and business alignment.
Updating and management of technical documentation as required, including knowledge base articles, departmental processes and standard procedures Any other required activities within the scope of this role

COMPETENCIES:

Post-secondary technical degree (e.g. Computer Engineering or Computer Science) or diploma with a suitable combination of education and experience maybe considered.
5 years of experience in Cyber Security.
Relevant certifications (CISSP, GCIH, CCIE-Security) preferred.
Extensive knowledge and expertise with the following technologies:
Next Gen Firewalls - required
Firewall Governance and Orchestration - required
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) - strongly preferred
DNS Firewalls - nice to have
Web Application Firewalls (WAF) - nice to have
Security Incident and Event Management Systems (SIEM) - nice to have
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.
Utility Experience is an asset.
Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
Influencing and negotiating skills.
Superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate ideas and influence change with people at all levels of the organization.
Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Strong strategic business focus and commitment to partnering with business units to enable them to meet their objectives.

About the Company

Alquemy challenges traditional thinking and drives innovation through expert delivery of IT consultants, contractors and permanent staff in the areas of IT operations, software development, security, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and IT transformation. Our team creates measurable business value to help your organization gain a competitive edge. Alquemy has grown quickly since opening our doors; today Alquemy operates across Canada and is actively working with the top contract and full-time talent across North America.... Know more

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