Cybersecurity and Network Security Administrator

Tomlinson Group of Companies

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonus programs

Employer paid health and dental

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Family-oriented team environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tomlinson Group of Companies in Ottawa is seeking a Cybersecurity and Network Security Administrator to lead the organization's security program. You will implement controls, monitor threats, and work with Infrastructure, Cloud and SOC partners to reduce risk across on-premises and cloud environments.

You will investigate incidents, document remediation steps, and communicate effectively with executives and technical staff while staying current with AI security trends and modern threat methods.

Qualifications

Five+ years of IT experience with at least three years in cybersecurity or infrastructure security.
Hands-on experience administering enterprise firewalls, VPNs, segmentation and network security controls.
Experience securing Microsoft 365, Entra ID or Azure environments.
Experience investigating security alerts or incidents.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANs and identity security.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce technical documentation and practical remediation recommendations.
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and IAM principles.
Experience securing SaaS applications and cloud workloads.
Familiarity with vulnerability management platforms and security assessment tools.

Responsibilities

Implement, monitor, and continuously improve the organization7s cybersecurity program.
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cloud, Networking, and SOC partners to identify risks and respond to incidents.
Develop and implement security controls and strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
Communicate complex security concepts to both technical staff and executives.

Skills

Enterprise firewall management

VPN administration

M365/Entra ID/Azure security

Security incident handling

TCP/IP/DNS routing

Zero Trust IAM

SaaS and cloud security

Vulnerability management tools

Tools

Palo Alto Firewall

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Job description

Cybersecurity and Network Security Administrator

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Security Administrator will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, monitoring, and continuously improving the organization's cybersecurity program. This role will work closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Networking, Business Systems, external Security Operations Centre (SOC) partners, and business leaders to identify risks, investigate security incidents, implement security controls, and support strategic cybersecurity initiatives. This position requires someone who is technically strong, highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, and able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

Five or more years of progressive IT experience, including at least three years in cybersecurity, network security or infrastructure security.
Hands-on experience administering enterprise firewalls, VPNs, segmentation and network security controls.
Experience securing Microsoft 365, Entra ID or Azure environments.
Experience investigating security alerts or incidents.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, VLANs and identity security.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce technical documentation and practical remediation recommendations.
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and modern Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles.
Experience securing SaaS applications and cloud workloads.
Familiarity with vulnerability management platforms and security assessment tools.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Formal security policy development.
DLP implementation.
Microsoft purview and Fabric.
AI security and governance.
Defender for Cloud Apps.
Experience implementing or supporting Information Protection or Data Governance solutions.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, Microsoft Security certifications, Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), or Palo Alto Networks certifications (PCNSA, PCNSE) are considered strong assets.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Be an organized, self-motivated professional with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Possess exceptional analytical and troubleshooting abilities and be able to quickly assess, prioritize, and resolve complex security issues.
Think critically under pressure and approach security incidents methodically.
Stay current with emerging cyber threats, cloud security trends, AI technologies, and modern attack techniques.
Balance business requirements with security best practices while maintaining a practical, risk-based approach.
Build positive working relationships across all areas of the organization.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical staff, business users, and executive leadership.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and maintain a customer-service mindset while supporting internal stakeholders.

WHY JOIN US?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing cybersecurity program within one of Ottawa's leading construction organizations.

You will have the opportunity to work with modern enterprise technologies, cloud security platforms, AI governance initiatives, Data Loss Prevention, Security Operations, and enterprise security architecture.

As cybersecurity continues to evolve, you'll play a key role in helping shape the organization's security strategy while working on meaningful projects that directly protect our people, data, operations, and reputation.

COMPENSATION

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 annually. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

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