Sr. Network Security Engineer

CQ Search Group Ltd.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CQ Search Group Ltd. is seeking a Senior Network Security Specialist for a 2-year hybrid remote contract with the Bank of Canada in Ottawa. This role involves ensuring network security integrity and resolving complex security issues.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in network operations, with proficiency in Cisco and Check Point technologies. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on security enhancements and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recent experience in network operations and security.
• Proficiency in Cisco switching platforms and Check Point firewall technologies.
• Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of network security controls.
• Resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Analyze security gaps and recommend improvements.
• Monitor network security events and incidents.
• Collaborate with teams to adhere to security policies.

Skills

Network operations and security experience

Cisco switching and routing

Check Point firewall technologies

IT Operations and incident response

CI/CD processes

Service-oriented architectures

SCRUM methodology

Education

University degree or college diploma in computer science or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Our client, the Bank of Canada in Ottawa has a 2 year hybrid remote contract opportunity for a Senior Network Security Specialist

Under the direction of Assistant Director, Network and Security Services:

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the operational team, with focus on evergreening and operational support, and maintaining the integrity of network security controls
• Resolve complex cross functional technical issues in a timely manner with particular emphasis on diagnosing and mitigating network security risks and vulnerabilities
• Participate in the planning and execution of testing related to production deployment validation, performance, failover and vulnerabilities remediation, and disaster recovery
• Analyze the current solutions environment to identify security gaps, deficiencies and opportunities for simplification as part of continuous improvements and evergreening activities
• Define and implement required upgrades and changes to address operational issues, emerging security threats and evolving business requirements, and support troubleshooting activities in both production and non-production environments
• Monitor, analyze, and support the response to network security events and incidents, leveraging logs, alerts, and monitoring tools to identify root causes and recommend remediation actions
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that network solutions adhere to security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements, and contribute to strengthening the overall security posture of the environment
• Research, recommend, and implement automation best practices aimed at reducing repetitive tasks and improving operational efficiency, including the use of intelligent automation (IA) where appropriate

Required Qualifications & Skills

• University degree or college diploma in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent demonstrated experience in network operations and network security, including testing, troubleshooting, and integration within enterprise network environments
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent demonstrated experience with network equipment, specifically Cisco switching and routing platforms, Check Point firewall technologies and security management platforms
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in IT Operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and handling of network security events and vulnerabilities in enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to participate in the development lifecycle, supporting continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes from concept through implementation
• Demonstrated experience designing, supporting, or working with scalable and highly available service-oriented architectures
• Demonstrated experience supporting, configuring, or troubleshooting network security controls, such as firewalls, segmentation policies, or secure network configurations, in accordance with security standards and best practices
• Demonstrated experience working within SCRUM methodology environments and collaborating with crossfunctional teams using SCRUM practices and tools

Additional Qualifications

The following will also be considered:

• Demonstrated experience in working with ServiceNow