IT Network Security Engineer Pharma Canada

Resourcing Life Science; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer to design and implement robust network infrastructures. This role involves configuring firewalls, VPNs, and other security measures, as well as investigating security incidents. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or Information Security, along with extensive experience in network security. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help protect vital network systems and contribute to the deployment of emerging technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Information Security is essential.
• Extensive experience in network and IT security is required.
• Proficiency with firewalls, VPN technologies, and intrusion detection/prevent.
• Strong understanding of network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee network infrastructures and security measures.
• Investigate and mitigate network and security incidents.
• Maintain network reliability and efficiency.
• Maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and protection of the network
• Offering expertise and assistance to internal teams on IT
• Recording and maintaining documentation of network infrastructure
• Partnering with external service providers
• Evaluating and deploying emerging technologies

Skills

Network Security

IT Security

Network Protocols

Firewall Configuration

VPN Technologies

Incident Investigation

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Security

Tools

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and overseeing network infrastructures
• Configuring, supervising, and enhancing firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security measures
• Investigating and mitigating network and security incidents
• Maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and protection of the network
• Offering expertise and assistance to internal teams on IT
• Recording and maintaining documentation of network infrastructure
• Partnering with external service providers
• Evaluating and deploying emerging technologies

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science, information security, or an equivalent
• Extensive experience in network and IT security
• Proficiency with firewalls, VPN technologies, and intrusion detection/prevent
• Strong understanding of network protocols
• Certifications like CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, or similar credentials