Tech Jobs in Yarmouth, NS

Technology is at the heart of driving Admiral’s business.

About Admiral Tech

With a history of innovation, UK financial services leader Admiral Group continues to expand our world-class Tech department in Canada.

From Cloud through to DevOps, our technology department comprises over 600 people and is an exciting and fast-paced environment. If you’re looking for a technically challenging and rewarding role with outstanding support and opportunities for progression, you’ve come to the right place.

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About Admiral Canada

One of the UK’s most recognizable insurance and financial service providers, Admiral offers insurance, loans, and various other products to over million international customers.

In 2007, Admiral launched its Canadian office in Halifax with a small group of 20 staff. Today, we employ over 400 people throughout Nova Scotia who support our UK customers with home and motor insurance policies.

In 2022, we launched our Cyber Security team in Canada, providing wrap-around global support to our business. With the industry's forward momentum and a vibrant, homegrown talent pool of up-and-coming professionals, we’ve quickly become a formidable tech option within Admiral Group.

About the Job – Network Security Engineer

Our Network Security Engineers operate within the Platform Technology area of Platform Services and are primarily responsible for monitoring and maintaining a secure network environment through their expertise and tools. They work closely with other teams across Admiral Data & Tech and Cybersecurity.

Reporting to the Network Security Domain Lead, a Network Security Engineer will configure systems to defined standards, deliver a secure environment, and drive service improvements and enhancements.

Platform Technology has a long history of managing networks, firewalls, and application delivery controllers through a central Network team. Recently, Network Security has been separated into its own area to focus on an expanding remit and a broader portfolio of tools, including WAAP, SASE, and PKI. We are striving to implement greater levels of automation and self-service to increase efficiency across all engineering teams.

What are we looking for?

We take on various roles within IT, but we consistently seek individuals who are :

Requirements / Technologies

You will have experience with a variety of technologies across all aspects of IT, including :

• Network security and building secure environments.
• L4 / L7 Firewalling using technologies such as Palo Alto and F5 Big-IP.
• WAAP technologies like F5 Distributed Cloud, Akamai, and Cloudflare.
• Secure Access Service Edge, preferably Netskope.
• PKI and PKI platforms.
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code : Terraform, Git, Ansible, Python, Azure DevOps, etc.
• Cybersecurity concepts and frameworks.
• Experience in an Agile environment.

You will also :

• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.
• Have a proven track record of solving complex problems.
• Maintain your expertise by staying current in relevant technologies through research and other means.
• Produce numerous technology documents, including solution diagrams, processes, and procedures.
• Be comfortable creating a range of artifacts to effectively communicate with senior stakeholders within the organization.
• Champion and oversee the design, adoption, and implementation of best practices.
• Continuously identify and promote innovative ways to use technology to maximize business value.

Responsibilities

• Configure network security applications to achieve business outcomes while adhering to Admiral processes.
• Monitor and manage the lifecycle of network security applications.
• Participate in incident and problem management.
• Develop fit-for-purpose network solutions that meet non-functional requirements (scale, performance, security).
• Ensure security is central to every solution.
• Collaborate with others in the organization to understand business goals and contribute to the Enterprise Roadmaps.
• Support Tribe / Project leads as needed.
• Actively engage in the Technology governance process as required.
• Produce high-quality documentation (HLDs, concept presentations, executive summaries, etc.) with attention to detail.
• Contribute to the production of Low-Level Designs.
• Provide consultancy services to internal customers and colleagues, offering technical guidance and support.
• Maintain compliance with best standards and practices, including Group Minimum Standards.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

We believe in offering a competitive salary and remuneration package that reflects the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. We welcome CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements, and we are happy to discuss the details of the compensation package.

Admiral takes pride in being a diverse business that prioritises its people and customers. We offer great benefits to ensure our employees have an exceptional work-life balance, which is a key reason why we consistently rank as one of Canada's and the world's best workplaces. You will have an element of scheduling autonomy to strike an appropriate balance between personal flexibility and business needs.

All colleagues at Admiral are entitled to 34 days of paid time off annually, which includes statutory holidays. As you continue your service with us, the amount of paid time off will increase, up to a maximum of 39 days, including statutory holidays. We believe in providing ample time for rest and rejuvenation.

You can view some of our other key benefits .

Our Commitment to You

Admiral is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, family status, or any other legally protected status. We believe that all qualified applicants should receive equal consideration for employment.