Responsibilities
- Edge Defense: Deploy, maintain, and optimize application-layer firewalls and willingness to learn the Akamai DDoS/CDN platform
- Multi-Site / Multi-Platform Connectivity: Helps plan and implement wide-area network (WAN) solutions between multiple sites and platforms
- Security Platforms: Serves as the primary or secondary owner for a variety of platforms: Patching, AV, 2FA, Monitoring, etc.
- Live Ops: Provides critical "outside hours" support when services are down or degraded
- Project Leadership: Plans and implements multi-site network infrastructure deployments
- Monitoring and Incident Response: Leads the ongoing monitoring of IT infrastructure to identify and mitigate external threats
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience managing enterprise switches (e.g., Aruba, Cisco, Juniper) and application-layer firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point).
- Deep technical knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), and Quality of Service (QoS).
- Proven experience with modern security platforms, including EDR, vulnerability scanners, and centralized logging/SIEM tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
- Strong commitment to information security best practices and handling sensitive data with integrity.
Work Arrangement
On-site — London, Ontario
