IT Technical Analyst Firewall and Network Security Specialist

Job title:

IT Technical Analyst Firewall and Network Security Specialist

Company

Randstad

Job description

We are seeking an IT Technical Consultant (Firewall and Network Security Specialist) to design, configure, and maintain network security infrastructure in a hybrid environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, incident response, and continuous improvement of firewall and network security solutions.Advantages

• Hybrid Work Setup: Balance in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Cutting-edge security Projects: Contribute to the administration of next-generation firewalls, web application firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM technologies.
• Professional Development: Gain experience in advanced firewall governance, orchestration, and threat intelligence analysis.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside security architects and operations teams to enable efficient, secure business outcomes.
• Opportunity for Impact: Help shape the organization’s security posture through proactive incident response and continuous enhancement of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Firewall Administration: Manage next-generation firewall policies, perform rule reviews and cleanups, and optimize configurations.
• Incident Response: Participate in real-time security event monitoring, root cause analysis, and resolution of critical incidents.
• Network Security Operations: Oversee day-to-day tasks related to firewall governance, orchestration solutions, and documentation of infrastructure changes.
• Data & Threat Analysis: Identify malicious indicators in network forensic data; research emerging threat tactics and publish actionable intelligence.
• Asset Management: Provide advanced support for security platforms, liaise with vendors, and manage new security solutions acquisitions.
• Service Management: Resolve service tickets related to network security, follow ITIL processes, and apply continuous improvement strategies.
• Documentation & Compliance: Update technical documentation, adhere to security policies, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security, including administration of network security solutions.
• Expertise in next-gen firewalls, firewall governance, and orchestration, and web application firewalls.
• Proven ability to manage and enhance IDS/IPS, SIEM, and DNS firewall solutions.
• Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework or comparable standards.
• Demonstrated experience with ITIL processes and strong problem-solving abilities.
• CISSP, GCIH, OCSP, CCIE-Security or equivalent credentials.
• Knowledge of utility or large enterprise environments considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, influencing, and negotiation capabilities.

Summary
Join our team as an IT Technical Consultant and help secure critical network infrastructures through proactive monitoring, expert firewall configuration, and innovative problem-solving. If you have a passion for cyber security and want to make an immediate impact, we encourage you to apply and contribute to a safer, more efficient environment!Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:50:52 GMT

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