IT Technical Consultant - Network Security - Jobs in Toronto

Job Description

IT Technical Consultant - Network Security On behalf of our client in the Public Services Sector, PROCOM is looking for an IT Technical Consultant - Network Security. IT Technical Consultant - Network Security – Job Description

• Assist with management of day-to-day operations associated with Network security technologies such as Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS), SSL Proxy, DNS Security, VPN software solutions.
• Participate in real-time network security event monitoring and response
• Implement changes on network security devices following established change management process
• Provide second-level, detailed threat and vulnerability analysis based on data collected from network security devices such as firewalls, IPS/IDS, servers and endpoints
• Provide support for Incident Response (IR) investigation when analysis confirms an actionable incident
• Identify actionable indicators of compromise through analysis of network forensic data
• Analyze and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities
• Research and analyze events to determine classification, correlation, and root cause of problems
• Identify emerging threat tactics, techniques and procedures used by malicious cyber actors and publish actionable threat intelligence for business and technology management
• Assist with root cause analyses for events and/or incidents when underlying issues are unknown
• Applies and ensures compliance with all appropriate security standards and adherence to regulatory access management controls
• Reviews and assesses operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement related to provisioning / de-provisioning, privileged access management, authentication / authorization, etc.
• Creates and maintains accurate process documentation
• Expert working knowledge on toolsamp; platforms such as NG FW/IPS, Snort, Suricata, Net sniff-NG, Wireshark, Network Miner, Zeek/Bro IDS, packet Capturing infrastructure, Sysmon, ELK and other network security and enterprise security monitoring tools
• Asset Management
• Act as support for the Network Security platforms, providing advanced assistance to end users (Security Operations and IT Helpdesk) and liaising with application vendor’s support when necessary
• Determine solutions to and remediation of issues relating to security technologies, taking ownership of incident and problem tickets and driving to resolution
• Manage future Security solutions acquisitions including related equipment, installation, configuration, management and operational support
• Service Management
• Support and resolve service tickets that relate to network security technologies that are used by IT Security Ops team
• Follow ITIL processes (Problem, Request, Incidentamp; Change Management)
• Continuous Improvements
• Identify areas for continuous improvement, and mature existing security solutions to maximize risk reduction and business alignment
• Updating and management of technical documentation as required, including knowledge base articles, departmental processes and standard procedures
• Any other required activities within the scope of this role

IT Technical Consultant - Network Security – Mandatory Skills

• Post-secondary Degree/ Diploma (University or College)
• 5+ years’ experience in Information Technology (IPS/IDS, Next Gen Firewalls, Email security, VPN, WAF)
• Experience (working knowledge and troubleshooting) with IPAM (DNS, DHCP), Email security technologies, IPS/IDS
• Threat hunting capabilities, including but not limited to, Network Capture and traffic analysis, IDS/IPS functionality, log review and analysis and correlation of events in SIEM
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ensures measures are in place to track achievements
• Innovation and creative problem solving
• Effective approach to risk management
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

IT Technical Consultant - Network Security - Nice to Have Skills

• Relevant certifications e.g., CISSP or CCNP will be an asset
• Nice to have experience in implementing and managing WAF solutions

IT Technical Consultant - Network Security - Assignment Start Date ASAP – 12 months to start IT Technical Consultant - Network Security - Assignment Location Toronto, ON – Work Hybrid