Reporting to the Director IT Security & Audit, the Network & Cloud Security Specialist is a member of a team responsible for the ongoing implementation of security controls to mitigate ongoing data security risk involving the loss or exposure of our clients informational assets. The Network Security Specialist is responsible for providing advisory and technical knowledge to the development, implementation and improvement of cloud and network security solutions.
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Responsibilities
•Govern the deployment of security controls for this clients networks and network access including all associated VPN, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, web application firewalls, and cloud access controls.
•Recommend, deploy and manage strategic security solutions and security control improvements specific to network and cloud security and the enhancing the identification of security events.
•Lead technical projects and meet tight timelines while dealing with ongoing support responsibilities.
•Technical knowledge/support to automate processes within existing applications and/or other researched solutions.
•Expand on threat scenarios and enable added monitoring/blocking to mitigate potential threats.
•Coordinate with application and business teams to enable protection services and provide guidance through knowledge of network architecture, domains, policy and processes.
•Monitor and manage the performance of key vendor partners that support the network security programs.
•Contribute or lead specific investigation of a forensic and restorative nature.
•Ensure currency of support documentation, operational playbooks, and data catalogues.
•Develop and manage configurations and rules deployed as part of our clients network and cloud security programs.
•Work with the IT Security team and key partners to enhance the detection of events involving the loss or exposure of our clients informational assets.
Skills and Qualifications
•Post-secondary education with studies focused on information/cyber security.
•Demonstrated experience and current working knowledge in the field of information or cyber security, specifically in network security including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy, CASB and WAF technology.
•Hands on experience with the AWS and/or Microsoft/Azure eco systems
•Strong approach to critical thinking, analytics, and detail oriented.
•Able to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
•Demonstrate a current and working knowledge of Information Security best-practices, methodologies, and techniques.
•Understanding of NIST, ISO 17799, ITIL, CoBIT and/or other compliance frameworks.
•Proficiency in technical writing & communication for a business audience.
•Experience working with and monitoring performance of supplier partners.
•Willingness and ability to work with teams and build relationships using an open and respectful communication and collaboration style.
•Azure or AWS security certification is considered an asset.
•Professional certifications and membership of associations in the field of information/cyber security (i.e. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)).
Advantages
Only expected in the office when necessary - group meetings, technical meetings, etc. Expected to be able to work from home 4-5 days each week, expect on rare occasions
They have a full agenda of security-related projects planned for the rest of the year, spanning all domains—monitoring, identity and access management, or network security.
Recent move to AWS Azure platform, therefore there is still plenty of learning in this space, and room for growth. Great opportunity for someone who’s eager to gain broad exposure to the entire security program, including network and beyond.
This role also offers the chance to work across various areas and get hands-on experience with different aspects of the program. They also cross-train within the team to build resilience.
There are future growth opportunities based on experience.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
•Govern the deployment of security controls for this clients networks and network access including all associated VPN, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, web application firewalls, and cloud access controls.
•Recommend, deploy and manage strategic security solutions and security control improvements specific to network and cloud security and the enhancing the identification of security events.
•Lead technical projects and meet tight timelines while dealing with ongoing support responsibilities.
•Technical knowledge/support to automate processes within existing applications and/or other researched solutions.
•Expand on threat scenarios and enable added monitoring/blocking to mitigate potential threats.
•Coordinate with application and business teams to enable protection services and provide guidance through knowledge of network architecture, domains, policy and processes.
•Monitor and manage the performance of key vendor partners that support the network security programs.
•Contribute or lead specific investigation of a forensic and restorative nature.
•Ensure currency of support documentation, operational playbooks, and data catalogues.
•Develop and manage configurations and rules deployed as part of our clients network and cloud security programs.
•Work with the IT Security team and key partners to enhance the detection of events involving the loss or exposure of our clients informational assets.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
•Post-secondary education with studies focused on information/cyber security.
•Demonstrated experience and current working knowledge in the field of information or cyber security, specifically in network security including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy, CASB and WAF technology.
•Hands on experience with the AWS and/or Microsoft/Azure eco systems
•Strong approach to critical thinking, analytics, and detail oriented.
•Able to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
•Demonstrate a current and working knowledge of Information Security best-practices, methodologies, and techniques.
•Understanding of NIST, ISO 17799, ITIL, CoBIT and/or other compliance frameworks.
•Proficiency in technical writing & communication for a business audience.
•Experience working with and monitoring performance of supplier partners.
•Willingness and ability to work with teams and build relationships using an open and respectful communication and collaboration style.
•Azure or AWS security certification is considered an asset.
•Professional certifications and membership of associations in the field of information/cyber security (i.e. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)).
Summary
Reporting to the Director IT Security & Audit, the Network & Cloud Security Specialist is a member of a team responsible for the ongoing implementation of security controls to mitigate ongoing data security risk involving the loss or exposure of our clients informational assets. The Network Security Specialist is responsible for providing advisory and technical knowledge to the development, implementation and improvement of cloud and network security solutions.
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.
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Reporting to the Director IT Security & Audit, the Network & Cloud Security Specialist is a member of a team responsible for the ongoing implementation of security controls to mitigate ongoing data security risk involving the loss or exposure of our clients informational assets. The Network Security Specialist is responsible for providing advisory and technical knowledge to the development, implementation and improvement of cloud and network security solutions.
Responsibilities
•Govern the deployment of security controls for this clients networks and network access including all associated VPN, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, web application firewalls, and cloud access controls.
•Recommend, deploy and manage strategic security solutions and security control improvements specific to network and cloud security and the enhancing the identification of security events.
•Lead technical projects and meet tight timelines while dealing with ongoing support responsibilities.
•Technical knowledge/support to automate processes within existing applications and/or other researched solutions.
•Expand on threat scenarios and enable added monitoring/blocking to mitigate potential threats.
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•Coordinate with application and business teams to enable protection services and provide guidance through knowledge of network architecture, domains, policy and processes.
•Monitor and manage the performance of key vendor partners that support the network security programs.
•Contribute or lead specific investigation of a forensic and restorative nature.
•Ensure currency of support documentation, operational playbooks, and data catalogues.
•Develop and manage configurations and rules deployed as part of our clients network and cloud security programs.
•Work with the IT Security team and key partners to enhance the detection of events involving the loss or exposure of our clients informational assets.
Skills and Qualifications
•Post-secondary education with studies focused on information/cyber security.
•Demonstrated experience and current working knowledge in the field of information or cyber security, specifically in network security including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy, CASB and WAF technology.
•Hands on experience with the AWS and/or Microsoft/Azure eco systems
•Strong approach to critical thinking, analytics, and detail oriented.
•Able to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
•Demonstrate a current and working knowledge of Information Security best-practices, methodologies, and techniques.
•Understanding of NIST, ISO 17799, ITIL, CoBIT and/or other compliance frameworks.
•Proficiency in technical writing & communication for a business audience.
•Experience working with and monitoring performance of supplier partners.
•Willingness and ability to work with teams and build relationships using an open and respectful communication and collaboration style.
•Azure or AWS security certification is considered an asset.
•Professional certifications and membership of associations in the field of information/cyber security (i.e. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)).
Advantages
Only expected in the office when necessary - group meetings, technical meetings, etc. Expected to be able to work from home 4-5 days each week, expect on rare occasions
They have a full agenda of security-related projects planned for the rest of the year, spanning all domains—monitoring, identity and access management, or network security.
Recent move to AWS Azure platform, therefore there is still plenty of learning in this space, and room for growth. Great opportunity for someone who’s eager to gain broad exposure to the entire security program, including network and beyond.
This role also offers the chance to work across various areas and get hands-on experience with different aspects of the program. They also cross-train within the team to build resilience.
There are future growth opportunities based on experience.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
•Govern the deployment of security controls for this clients networks and network access including all associated VPN, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, web application firewalls, and cloud access controls.
•Recommend, deploy and manage strategic security solutions and security control improvements specific to network and cloud security and the enhancing the identification of security events.
•Lead technical projects and meet tight timelines while dealing with ongoing support responsibilities.
•Technical knowledge/support to automate processes within existing applications and/or other researched solutions.
•Expand on threat scenarios and enable added monitoring/blocking to mitigate potential threats.
•Coordinate with application and business teams to enable protection services and provide guidance through knowledge of network architecture, domains, policy and processes.
•Monitor and manage the performance of key vendor partners that support the network security programs.
•Contribute or lead specific investigation of a forensic and restorative nature.
•Ensure currency of support documentation, operational playbooks, and data catalogues.
•Develop and manage configurations and rules deployed as part of our clients network and cloud security programs.
•Work with the IT Security team and key partners to enhance the detection of events involving the loss or exposure of our clients informational assets.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
•Post-secondary education with studies focused on information/cyber security.
•Demonstrated experience and current working knowledge in the field of information or cyber security, specifically in network security including firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy, CASB and WAF technology.
•Hands on experience with the AWS and/or Microsoft/Azure eco systems
•Strong approach to critical thinking, analytics, and detail oriented.
•Able to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
•Demonstrate a current and working knowledge of Information Security best-practices, methodologies, and techniques.
•Understanding of NIST, ISO 17799, ITIL, CoBIT and/or other compliance frameworks.
•Proficiency in technical writing & communication for a business audience.
•Experience working with and monitoring performance of supplier partners.
•Willingness and ability to work with teams and build relationships using an open and respectful communication and collaboration style.
•Azure or AWS security certification is considered an asset.
•Professional certifications and membership of associations in the field of information/cyber security (i.e. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)).
Summary
Reporting to the Director IT Security & Audit, the Network & Cloud Security Specialist is a member of a team responsible for the ongoing implementation of security controls to mitigate ongoing data security risk involving the loss or exposure of our clients informational assets. The Network Security Specialist is responsible for providing advisory and technical knowledge to the development, implementation and improvement of cloud and network security solutions.
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.
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