Senior Network Analyst - Jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, T5V 1N3

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Network Analyst Location: Edmonton, Calgary, Hybrid Seniority on the skill/s required on this requirement: Senior Estimated Duration: 12 months with possible extension of another 24 months Work authorization: any (candidate must be authorized to work in CA) Job Summary: The resources will plan, implement, and provide support for the Cisco Secure Workload solution (CSW). CSW plays a vital role in a Zero Trust Network project by helping to ensure the security of workloads through micro segmentation and policy enforcement across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be responsible for implementing, modernizing, managing and supporting our network infrastructure, along with proactive monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• Achieve a high availability IT network infrastructure and IT network services, in accordance with the client Technology Services, Service Level Agreements.
• Hands-on implementation, upgrading, trouble-shooting of network software and hardware infrastructure.
• Manage and prioritize workload. check and balance the workload against the team requirements, to result in a service delivery model characterized by cross-training, workload sharing and collaborative team effort.
• Effective teamwork and proficient communication with team members and supported ministries.
• lead and/or participate in networking projects, and plan, design, implement, support and document best practices.
• Participate and contribute to cross-function IT projects by providing technical IT networking know-how and expertise.
• Perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolution.
• Plan for software and hardware upgrades and/or migrations.
• Develop and maintain documentation.
• Develop network related procedures.
• Provide cross training and knowledge transfer to team members.

Requirements:Must have:

• Bachelor #39;s degree in computer science or related field of study.
• 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.
• Experience securing workloads in hybrid or multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration of Zero Trust principles across on-premises and cloud platforms.
• 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.
• Experience designing and deploying Zero Trust security models esp NIST 800-207, including micro segmentation, identity-based access controls, and least-privilege policies across networks and applications.
• Direct involvement in creating operational procedures, network diagrams, and policy frameworks tailored for Zero Trust implementations.
• Practical experience deploying, configuring, and managing Cisco Secure Workload, including application flow discovery, policy enforcement, and network segmentation.
• Implementing ZTNA solutions to replace traditional VPNs, ensuring secure remote access while adhering to Zero Trust principles.

Nice to have:

• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate and Provides foundational knowledge on security operations, aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• 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.
• Experience with public sector or compliance-heavy environments (e.g., NIST, DoD, PCI-DSS).
• Experience in creating comprehensive documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and post-implementation evaluations.
• Ability to communicate Zero Trust design benefits, challenges, and status updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives.
• Experience in training teams and stakeholders on Zero Trust principles, policies, and tools to ensure alignment with organizational security goals.

Mindtris, a minority women-owned enterprise, is at the forefront of digital transformation, technology excellence, and business growth solutions. Specializing in talent mobilization and innovation, we are dedicated to enhancing customer experiences across diverse sectors such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Engineering, and the Public sector. With a focus on deploying top-tier talent and fostering innovation, we empower businesses to thrive and excel in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, helping them reach new heights of success.Mindtris is committed to fostering workforce diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.