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