Network security administrator Jobs in Etobicoke, ON

Job Description

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

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Role Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot firewall platforms, primarily Palo Alto and VMware NSX firewalls
  

• Manage and operate Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall administration
  

• Execute and support firewall software upgrades, patches, and version maintenance
  

• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot site-to-site and remote access VPNs
  

• Perform network troubleshooting across:
  

  • DNS
    

  • Load balancers
    

  • Routing
    

  • Connectivity issues
    

• Perform general troubleshooting of routers and switches
  

• Monitor and analyze security and network logs using Splunk
  

• Collaborate with security operations, infrastructure, and application teams to resolve incidents
  

• Participate in change management, incident management, and problem management processes
  

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Essential Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
  

• Experience with VMware NSX security components
  

• Expertise in Panorama management
  

• Solid understanding of:
  

  • TCP/IP
    

  • Routing protocols
    

  • DNS
    

  • VPN technologies
    

• Experience in firewall upgrades and patching
  

• Knowledge of log monitoring and analysis using Splunk
  

• Strong troubleshooting and incident resolution skills
  

Requirements
Experience (Years): 4-6 Essential Skills: • Work with project teams throughout the organization to design, implement, and manage CDN infrastructure using Akamai, to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for customer facing applications and business processes. • Handle multiple priorities and assignments with excellence and precision. • Be a part of a 24/7/365 organization (some after hours support is expected as part of normal on-call rotation). • Directly support line of business development teams, provide guidance to them on implementation and changes for customer facing applications • Develop and maintain security protocols and measures to protect CDN infrastructure from cyber threats. • Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying and resolving issues to optimize content delivery of critical applications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Akamai CDN solutions with existing systems and applications. • Collaborate with information security teams to implement DDoS protection strategies and other security measures in the CDN. • Provide technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams regarding CDN and security best practices. • Work closely with vendor and professional service teams on delivery related activities and strategy. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. OR similar work experience. • Strong understanding of network protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TCP/IP). • Proven experience as a CDN Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cybersecurity. • In-depth knowledge of Content Delivery Network technologies, including caching, load balancing, and content optimization. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication and teamwork abilities. • Experience supporting 24/7/365 customer facing applications at enterprise scale. • Awareness and experience with cybersecurity tools and practices, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption. • Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) a plus. • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus but not required.