MONTREAL [Hybrid] - Operational Network Security Specialist

QUANTEAM (Groupe RAINBOW PARTNERS); Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Montreal is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance network security operations for an international bank. The role involves managing security tools, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with IT teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT Security and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT Production or IT Security.
• Strong experience with network technologies and security concepts.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Manage network security tools and oversee network flow approvals.
• Handle daily operations of network security platforms.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.

Skills

Network Security

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Tools

Firewalls (Fortinet / Checkpoint)

WAF

Job description

As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specializing in Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Guided by our core values of closeness, teamwork, diversity, and excellence, our team of 1,000 expert consultants, representing 35 different nationalities, collaborates across 10 international offices : Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto and Casablanca.

We are looking for a Business Analyst to work with one of our clients, an international bank based in Montreal.

Job Overview :

The Operational Security Specialist will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing network security operations, governance, and architecture. This includes managing security tools, approving and reviewing network flows, and ensuring adherence to security guidelines.

Key Responsibilities :

Network Security Operations & Governance :

• Manage network security tools and oversee network flow approvals and reviews.
• Participate in network design assessments and diagram reviews

Support and Maintenance :

• Handle daily operations of network security platforms, including troubleshooting and resolving network flow issues.
• Deploy, test, and transition new network security solutions, ensuring seamless integration with

existing IT infrastructure.

Audit and Compliance :

• Respond to both internal and external audit requests.
• Conduct regular firewall rule reviews to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Develop, update, and enforce network security procedures, technical guidelines, and controls.
• Identify and evaluate vulnerabilities within the network security landscape.
• Analyze security alerts, investigate incidents, and implement preventive measures.

Collaboration and Documentation :

• Work closely with other IT teams to incorporate network security solutions into broader IT services and processes.
• Maintain technical documentation related to network security upgrades and service improvements.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Technical Expertise :

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT Production or IT Security, with specific knowledge in

network security.

• Strong experience using network technologies such as firewalls (Fortinet / Checkpoint), WAF
• Strong technical understanding of network technologies, security concepts, operating systems,

and databases.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and adaptability.
• Effective communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Candidates must be located in Montreal or willing to relocate
• Hybrid setup with 3 days on-site per week

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