Senior Network Analyst

Randstad Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Canada is seeking a Cisco Secure Workload Specialist for a 12-month contract to enhance security through micro-segmentation solutions. You will play a key role in implementing robust policies and ensuring threat protection across various environments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science and 6+ years of relevant experience with Zero Trust security models, specifically with Cisco Secure Workload. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to critical cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic public sector environment.

Benefits

Work on high-profile security projects

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Valuable experience in public sector

Qualifications

• 6 Years of experience in deploying/integrating monitoring tools.
• 5 Years of experience designing and deploying Zero Trust security models.
• 5 Years of practical experience with Cisco Secure Workload.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Cisco Secure Workload.
• Configure identity-based access controls across networks.
• Monitor security events and analyze network traffic.

Skills

Deploying monitoring tools

Zero Trust security models

Network and security troubleshooting

Identity-based access controls

Micro-segmentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

Cisco Secure Analytics

Elastic Stack

Job description

Are you passionate about security and network modernization? Join our Edmonton client on an initial 12-month contract as a Cisco Secure Workload Specialist and play a key role in implementing and supporting cutting‑edge micro‑segmentation solutions. In this role, you’ll help secure workloads across on‑premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, ensuring robust policy enforcement and advanced threat protection. If you have hands‑on experience with Cisco Secure Workload, this is your chance to contribute to a high‑impact cybersecurity initiative.

Advantages

• Work on a high‑profile Zero Trust Network project with cutting‑edge security technologies
• Contribute to the security and resilience of critical IT infrastructure
• Engage in hands‑on implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of Cisco Secure Workload
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic and supportive environment
• Gain valuable experience working in a public sector setting with compliance‑heavy security frameworks

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and support Cisco Secure Workload to enhance security through micro‑segmentation
• Configure and enforce identity‑based access controls and least‑privilege policies across networks and applications
• Monitor security events and analyze network traffic using tools such as Splunk, Cisco Secure Analytics, or Elastic Stack
• Develop and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, security policies, and operational procedures
• Lead and contribute to Zero Trust security projects while ensuring minimal operational disruption
• Provide knowledge transfer and cross‑training to team members on Zero Trust principles and security best practices
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve network and security issues in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (equivalencies will be considered).
• 6 Years of proficiency in deploying/integrating monitoring tools such as Splunk, Cisco Secure Analytics, or Elastic Stack to ensure Zero Trust implementations are actively monitored and anomalies detected.
• 5 Years of experience designing and deploying Zero Trust security models, especially NIST 800‑207, including micro‑segmentation, identity‑based access controls, and least‑privilege policies across networks and applications.
• 5 Years of direct involvement in creating operational procedures, network diagrams, and policy frameworks tailored for Zero Trust implementations.
• 5 Years of practical experience deploying, configuring, and managing Cisco Secure Workload, including application flow discovery, policy enforcement, and network segmentation.
• 5 Years of implementing ZTNA solutions to replace traditional VPNs, ensuring secure remote access while adhering to Zero Trust principles.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional certification focused on Zero Trust principles, implementation, and maturity models, aligned with frameworks like NIST 800‑207. Covers micro‑segmentation, identity‑based access controls, and Zero Trust maturity models.
• Provides foundational knowledge on security operations, aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• 6 Years of experience securing workloads in hybrid or multi‑cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration of Zero Trust principles across on‑premises and cloud platforms.
• 8 Years of collaboration across teams. Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional teams (server, application, network, Cybersecurity teams, etc.) to implement Zero Trust solutions while minimizing operational disruptions.
• 5 Years of experience with public sector or compliance‑heavy environments (e.g., NIST, DoD, PCI‑DSS).
• 8 Years of experience in creating comprehensive documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and post‑implementation evaluations.
• 8 Years of ability to communicate Zero Trust design benefits, challenges, and status updates to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including executives.
• 8 Years of experience in training teams and stakeholders on Zero Trust principles, policies, and tools to ensure alignment with organizational security goals.

Summary

If you’re ready to take on a critical role in securing IT infrastructure and advancing network security, we want to hear from you! Apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately.

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