Cyber Security and Network Security:
- 5+ years’ experience in network security on advanced SD networks – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 4+ years hands-on experience with cyber security, network security and network protection solutions and technologies – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards, including:
- Next-generation cyber security technologies leveraging automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
- Next-generation firewalls (specifically Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto),
- Network access control (e.g., HPE Aruba ClearPass, FortiNAC),
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) including Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Google Chronicle, and FortiSIEM
- Endpoint security solutions - Endpoint protection (EPP), Endpoint detection and response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
- Cloud-based cyber security solutions such as Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and Zero-Trust Network access as available SASE (such as Zscaler, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella, etc.),
- Distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection,
- Advanced intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
- Identity Management (IdM), Privileged Access Management and other identity security solutions
- Automated patching solutions
- Incident Response (IR) and Incident Management (IM)
- Operation Technology (OT) security
- 4+ years’ hands-on experience with authentication solutions and technologies – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards, including:
- Password-based and passwordless authentication
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Certificate-based authentication
- Biometric authentication (e.g., Fast Identity online (FIDO) Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), FIDO2, Google Authenticator, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML))
- 2+ years demonstrated hands-on experience providing security operations center (SOC) troubleshooting, support, industry research, products reviews and automation including SOC technologies, services, and equipment, but not limited to:
- SIEM
- SOAR
- SASE
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with cyber security industry frameworks such as NIST Cyber Protection Framework and 800 series, CIS Controls v8, COBIT and ISO 27001
- Knowledge of the new draft NIST Cyber Security Framework v2.0
- Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proof-of-concepts
- Excellent knowledge and exposure to IoT cyber security issues and data capturing mechanism
Network Technology:
- 3+ years’ hands-on experience with network infrastructure solutions and technologies including LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN, and hardware (servers, switches, routers, firewalls)
- 2+ years’ hands-on experience with Ontario K-12 school boards’ networks (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, internet service delivery)
- 2+ years’ hands-on experience with software-defined networking (SDN, SD-WAN), in particular, Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto, and Aruba – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 2+ years’ hands-on experience in data monitoring and management systems, in particular, SolarWinds, Forti Manager, and Panorama – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 2+ years’ hands-on experience with network data traffic awareness, monitoring and analysis tools and technologies, including SolarWinds, PRTG (Paessler Router Traffic Grapher), and Wireshark Network Analyzer – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 2+ years’ hands-on experience with data logging mechanisms and technologies including Syslog, IPFix and NetFlow – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 2+ years’ hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and administering network protocols such as MPLS, VPLS, and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
- Hands-on experience performing network load testing, testing analysis, and risk assessments to ensure sound network architecture – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- Providing subject matter expertise for the design, development and delivery of technical training courses and demonstrations on SDN, NTDM, NG-SEC architecture and products to support Ontario K-12 school boards’ broadband modernization implementations
- Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proof-of-concepts
Coordination Skills and Experience:
Strong communication skills as demonstrated through:
- 3+ years’ experience in effectively presenting to management teams and external stakeholders
- 3+ years’ experience in preparing written materials (e.g., status reports, recommendations, briefing notes)
- 3+ years’ coordinating complex technical work with multiple IT teams, internal and external to the Ministry
Industry Certifications / Relevant Degrees
- Relevant vendor certifications or equivalent work experience
- Postgraduate degree (e.g., M.Sc. and/or Ph.D.) in computer science or engineering preferred
- Cyber security certification (e.g., CEH, CISSP or CISM)
Public Sector Experience:
- Knowledge of Government of Ontario standards (e.g., GO-ITS) and relevant policies and legislation
- 4+ years’ hands-on experience working with Ontario K-12 school boards, in particular with school board networks and network security
- Hands-on experience providing support, troubleshooting, and delivery of technical training courses to Ontario K-12 school boards