Network Security Consulting Engineer (Contract)

Sword Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Contract Network Security Consulting Engineer in Southwestern Ontario. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network security solutions, particularly with Palo Alto technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network security, troubleshooting, and cloud environments. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential in a fast-paced setting. Competitive contract terms are offered.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.
• Strong understanding of network security principles is essential.
• Experience with troubleshooting complex enterprise networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network security solutions.
• Maintain complex network security for CNI clients.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Palo Alto firewall expertise

Network security principles

Critical National Infrastructure experience

Routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)

IPSec VPN configuration

Troubleshooting enterprise networks

Tools

Cisco ISR and ASR Routers

Cisco ASA Firewalls

Cisco Nexus switches

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

AWS cloud environments

Azure cloud environments

Job description

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

About the role

As a Contract Network Security Consulting Engineer, you'll be a key part of a dedicated team, providing expert-level Network and Security specialism to our CNI client. You'll be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network security solutions, with a particular emphasis on the Palo Alto Networks stack. This is a highly technical role that requires a proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Key skills and experience

• Expert Palo Alto firewall and Panorama skills and experience
• Strong Critical National Infrastructure or OT experience
• Extensive experience in a similar role or field based / consulting role
• CCNP, Routing, Switching & Security with Data Centre experience in Nexus
• Strong understanding of network security principles and associated technologies
• Experience of troubleshooting complex enterprise networks and associated technologies
• Knowledge of Wide Area Networking technologies and associated routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP is essential to this role
• Experience of administering and troubleshooting the following technologies and platforms is essential
• Cisco ISR and ASR Routers (2900/4000/1000ASR)
• Cisco Hyperflex and UCSx
• Cisco ASA Firewalls
• Cisco Switching (3850/3650/2960X/4500X) and associated technologies such as VTP, STP, VSS
• Cisco Data Centre Switching (Nexus 5K/7K/9K) and associated technology such as VPC and VDC
• IPSec VPN Configuration and Administration
• Cisco FirePOWER IPS
• Cisco FirePOWER Threat Defence
• Cisco SD-WAN / Cisco DNAC and Prime
• Cisco Wireless – WLCs (C9800 series)
• Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
• Azure and AWS cloud environments
• You will be required to pass the Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Security Clearance

Desirable experience

• Cisco Meraki Wireless, Security and Switching technologies
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Cisco ACI - Application Centric Infrastructure HP and Aruba Platforms
• Cisco DevNet API, SDK

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