IT Technical Consultant - Network Security

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 tools & 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, Incident & 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