Senior Administrator, Network Security

Domtar Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Administrator for Network Security to enhance their network infrastructure's security and efficiency. This pivotal role involves implementing and supporting advanced firewall solutions, troubleshooting network security issues, and conducting security assessments. You will be part of a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment that values respect, inclusion, and diversity. The company offers a competitive salary, generous vacation time, and a comprehensive benefits package from day one, making it an excellent opportunity for growth and development in the field of network security.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

At least three weeks of vacation

Full range of group insurance

Defined-contribution pension plan

Employee and family assistance program

Education assistance program

Hybrid workplace

Office accessible by public transit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in network security administration.
• Bilingual in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support advanced firewall solutions.
• Monitor and analyze security events to detect risks.
• Conduct security infrastructure assessments and upgrades.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Technical Documentation Skills

Teamwork

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Tools

Fortinet products (FortiAuthenticator, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)

Palo Alto products (Panorama, Global Protect VPN)

Cisco ISE and Firewall Management Center (FMC)

VPN firewalls

Job description

Senior Administrator, Network Security

Location: Montreal, Quebec, CA, H3B 2N2

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Senior Administrator, Network Security. This job is full-time permanent.

Overview:

Reporting to the Network Delivery Manager, you will be part of a team undertaking projects/deployments of network and security technologies. As Senior Administrator, Network Security, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the security and efficiency of our network infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include implementing and supporting advanced firewall solutions and identifying opportunities for improvements.

Your challenges:

1. Install, configure, secure and maintain the security infrastructure;
2. Implement and troubleshoot network security solutions;
3. Anticipate, mitigate and resolve network security issues;
4. Use security tools to perform monitoring and analysis of security events to detect security risks and threats;
5. Review and implement requests for firewall ports, VPN and secure vendor access;
6. Conduct and execute security infrastructure assessments and upgrades;
7. Stay abreast of current threats, vulnerabilities and best practices;
8. Review and evaluate new information technology developments in the field of network security.

Your skills:

1. Strong spoken and written communication skills;
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
3. Innovative and creative abilities;
4. Strong technical documentation skills;
5. Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change;
6. Ability to make appropriate decisions rapidly on the basis of experience and judgment;
7. Ability to assume responsibility, manage multiple priorities and collaboratively drive issues to closure.

Your profile:

1. Bilingual French and English;
2. Minimum of 6 years of experience in network security administration and support;
3. Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent relevant experience;
4. Strong experience in deploying and supporting the following:

• VPN firewalls for Lan-to-Lan and Remote Client VPN connectivity;
• Fortinet products FortiAuthenticator, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer;
• Palo Alto products Panorama and Global Protect VPN;
• Cisco ISE and Firewall Management Center (FMC).

1. Strong working knowledge of network protocols and managing access control policies;
2. Experience with network segmentation and/or security zones for applicable data protection according to data classification;
3. Experience with IPS, SSL certificates, SSL Decryption and Web Filtering/Proxy;
4. Experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing and LAN/WAN technologies;
5. Experience with Zero Trust Networking, Network Security, SaaS Security or SSE/SAS;
6. Solid understanding of SASE, SD-WAN, CASB, DLP;
7. Security certifications are an asset (i.e. Fortinet NSE4 or higher, Palo Alto PCNSE, CISSP, Security+, GSEC).

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays a year from the first day of work, depending on your experience;
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work;
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Education assistance program;
• Hybrid workplace: in-person and remote work;
• Work environment based on respect, inclusion and diversity;
• Office accessible by public transit.

(*) English bilingual: If listed, this qualification is required since this function requires regular verbal and/or written interaction with customers, partners and/or our American subsidiaries.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.