Network Security Specialist

Our partner is looking for a Senior Network Security Specialist based in Canada. This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.

• Play a key role within the operational team, focusing on network security evergreening, operational support, and maintaining the integrity of security controls.
• Diagnose and resolve complex cross-functional technical issues, with particular emphasis on identifying and mitigating network security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Plan and execute testing activities covering production deployment validation, performance, failover, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery.
• Assess existing network and security solutions to identify security gaps, deficiencies, technical debt, and opportunities for simplification and modernization.
• Define and implement upgrades and technical changes required to address operational issues, emerging security threats, and evolving business requirements.
• Support troubleshooting across both production and non-production environments while maintaining service reliability and security.
• Monitor and analyze network security events and incidents using logs, alerts, and monitoring platforms to identify root causes and recommend appropriate remediation.
• Work closely with internal technology and security teams to ensure network solutions comply with security policies, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to strengthening the overall security posture by supporting secure network configurations, controls, and vulnerability remediation initiatives.
• Research and implement automation best practices to reduce repetitive operational tasks and improve efficiency, including the appropriate use of intelligent automation.
• Participate in related technical initiatives, deliverables, and continuous improvement activities as required.

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of recent experience in network operations and network security, including enterprise-level testing, troubleshooting, and systems integration.
• At least 5 years of recent hands-on experience with network equipment, particularly Cisco switching and routing platforms.
• Strong experience with Check Point firewall technologies and security management platforms.
• Solid understanding of enterprise IT operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, and handling network security events and vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the development lifecycle and contributing to CI/CD processes from concept through implementation.
• Experience designing, supporting, or working with scalable and highly available service-oriented architectures.
• Hands-on experience configuring, supporting, or troubleshooting network security controls such as firewalls, network segmentation policies, and secure network configurations.
• Strong understanding of security standards and best practices applicable to enterprise network environments.
• Experience working in SCRUM/Agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams and using associated practices and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly when diagnosing complex security and infrastructure issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and security functions.
• Experience with ServiceNow is considered an advantage.

• CAD $70–$80 per hour compensation.
• Remote working arrangement in Canada.
• 24-month contract, providing long-term project continuity.
• Opportunity to work on complex enterprise network security and infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on exposure to Cisco networking, Check Point security technologies, security monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and highly available architectures.
• Opportunity to contribute to network modernization, evergreening, automation, and intelligent automation initiatives.
• Exposure to enterprise security operations, CI/CD practices, disaster recovery, and Agile/SCRUM delivery.
• Cross-functional collaboration with network, infrastructure, security, and technology teams.