The Firewall & Network Security Specialist will be instrumental in the design, configuration, and maintenance of the Network Security Infrastructure. This role involves close collaboration with IT Security Architecture and Ops teams to deliver effective security solutions, maximize efficiencies, and align with operational goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Firewall Administration & Governance: Administer, manage, and implement changes on next-generation firewalls. This includes reviewing and implementing cross-functional requests, managing governance and orchestration solutions, and conducting periodic audits, rule clean-up, and optimization.
Incident Response & Analysis: Participate in day-to-day troubleshooting, provide Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major incidents, and support Incident Response (IR) investigations. This involves real-time network security event monitoring, identifying actionable Indicators of Compromise (IoC) through network forensic data, and researching events to determine classification, correlation, and root cause.
Threat Intelligence & Compliance: Identify emerging threat tactics and publish actionable threat intelligence. Apply and ensure compliance with all appropriate security policies and standards.
Operational Support & Improvement: Act as advanced support for Network Security platforms, resolve incident and problem tickets, manage security solutions acquisitions, and follow ITIL processes (Problem, Request, Incident & Change Management). Identify areas for continuous improvement and maintain technical documentation.
COMPETENCIES:
Education & Experience: Post-secondary technical degree (e.G., Computer Engineering or Computer Science) or a diploma with a suitable combination of education and experience. 5 years of experience in Cyber Security.
Required: Extensive knowledge of Next Gen Firewalls and Firewall Governance/Orchestration.
Strongly Preferred: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
Nice to have: DNS Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and Security Incident and Event Management Systems (SIEM).
Experience & Frameworks: Demonstrated experience in the management and improvement of IT security technologies, security architecture, and cyber incident response. Experience with NIST and/or Ontario Cybersecurity Framework is an asset.
Skills: Knowledge of ITIL. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, organizational, and time management skills. Superior verbal and written communication, influencing, negotiating, and strong stakeholder engagement/project management skills. Strong strategic business focus.
