Network Security Specialist

mthree Recruiting Portal; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in Canada seeks a Network Security Specialist to engage in a long-term project. The role involves reviewing and adjusting security rules, providing support for network security solutions, and assisting with audits. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience and strong technical knowledge in networking technologies, particularly firewalls. This position promises a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT Production and/or Security, Network domains.
• Solid technical knowledge in networking technologies.
• Experience in remediation and review of Firewall/security rules.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to operational tasks, governance, and network security architecture.
• Provide daily support and maintenance for Network Security solutions.
• Assist with internal and external bank audits related to security.

Skills

IT Production experience

Network Security knowledge

Technical knowledge in networking technologies

Experience in Firewall/security rule remediation

Experience in rule review

Tools

Fortinet

Checkpoint

WAF (AVI/F5)

IPS/IDS

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for Network Security Specialist, looking to be a part of a long term project with a leading IT Consultancy.

Skills

• Strong experience in IT Production and/or Security, Network domains (ideally Network Security) – 8 years + preferred.
• Solid technical knowledge in networking technologies: traditional firewalls (Fortinet/Checkpoint), Micro-segmentation, WAF (AVI/F5), IPS/IDS.
• Experience in Firewall/security rule remediation.
• Experience in rule review.

As the Network/Firewall and Security Rules Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing and adjusting rules that are no longer compliant with current standards, engaging with application owners to either remove or modify rules.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to operational tasks, governance, and network security architecture assigned to the team (e.g., validating network flows, reviewing rules, updating network diagrams, reviewing architecture).
• Providing daily support and maintenance for Network Security solutions.
• Assisting with internal and external bank audits related to security platforms and tools.