Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) including Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Fat Pipe, etc.
Emerging SD-Edge such as VMware VeloCloud, Silver Peak, etc
Providing subject matter expertise in the development and delivery of technical training courses on next-generation cyber security solutions, secure networking solutions, and various security products to support boards’ cyber resilience efforts
Troubleshooting, providing analysis, and recommending solutions on complex cyber security and network security issues
Performing vulnerability scanning and penetration testing including activities such as preparing test plans, completing the testing analysis, and risk assessments to ensure sound network and security architecture
Staying abreast of the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape to provide subject matter expertise, guidance and advice on tactical and operational cyber security and network security practices
Providing subject matter expertise, analysis, configuration, troubleshooting, and implementation guidance with security operations centre (SOC) technologies, including:
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
Threat Intelligence
SASE
SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer
Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and Network Configuration Management (NCM) Tools
Providing subject matter expertise, analysis, configuration, troubleshooting, training, and implementation guidance with identity security and authentication solutions and technologies for:
Password-based and passwordless authentication
MFA
Certificate-based authentication
Creating/updating detailed system documentation and technical specifications various solutions and architecture, including cyber security, network security and network protection solutions, and SOC solutions
Assessing new and emerging cyber security solutions and technology trends and industry analysis, including, but not limited to wireless network security practices including authentication and edge security
Presenting to various stakeholders, as needed
Provide status and project status reports on other deliverables assigned.
Deliver on other duties as assigned.
This work involves working in close partnership with various government departments, the K-12 education sector, telecommunications providers and network and cyber security technology vendors to develop tailored approaches and implementation plans.
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 – 30%:
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 network data traffic awareness, monitoring and analysis tools and technologies, including SolarWinds, PRTG (Paessler Router Traffic Grapher), and Wireshark Network Analyzer – preferably.
2+ years’ hands-on experience with data logging mechanisms and technologies including Syslog, IPFix and NetFlow – preferably.
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.
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 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 – 15%:
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 – 10%:
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 – 5%:
Knowledge of Government of (e.g., GO-ITS) and relevant policies and legislation
4+ years’ hands-on experience working with school boards, in particular with school board networks and network security
Hands-on experience providing design, development and delivery of technical training courses.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Information Technology & Services
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