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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Senior Technical Specialist (Network Security)
Posted on November 15, 2024 by Employer details City of Vancouver
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Senior Technical Specialist (Network Security)Requisition ID: 42672 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe primary focus of this position will be to review and optimize firewall rules, ensuring strict alignment with current internal standards and guidelines. This position will also be responsible for documenting current firewall configurations, developing, and applying hardening guidelines for Palo Alto and Cisco FTD firewalls, and assisting in implementing new firewall rules to support current initiatives.The Senior Technical Specialist - Network Security will be responsible for providing guidance and working on complex technical and analytic work relating to the investigation, design, configuration, implementation, monitoring and support of the data network and associated infrastructure. They will provide technical expertise and guidance to both the Network Manager and the Technical Specialists and act as a technical lead for network and other IT projects. They will work with customers to complete needs assessments and will have a broad knowledge of total system architecture and complex inter-relationships between its components.Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Technical Specialist - Network Security will be responsible for both operational and project work. They will support the City's network infrastructure by providing technical and analytical work in planning, designing, configuring, installing, supporting, monitoring and maintaining the City's local and wide area networks. They will be responsible for providing technical guidance and expertise to the Technical Specialists, particularly in network design, complex troubleshooting, new technologies and projects.This position is responsible for developing project plans, monitoring project budget, schedules, ensuring the successful completion of operational tasks and projects, while maintaining standards, following proper procedures and ensuing documentation is completed. They are responsible for assessing the feasibility of existing and alternate products and technologies in order to make informed recommendations on product and technology selection, budget estimates and architecture design.The Senior Technical Specialist - Network Security will complete needs assessments, collaborate and coordinate with various departments to install new technology, services and connectivity to sites and will perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation and Experience: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. A minimum of five years related data network experience in an enterprise environment, preferably with some project management experience; Cisco Certification (CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE or equivalent), Security Certification (CISSP), Palo Alto Certification (PCNSE) and extensive Cisco & Palo Alto experience and other related training; experience with firewall deployment in partner organizations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven experience in firewall rule review and configuration management. In-depth knowledge of Palo Alto and Cisco FTD firewall technologies. Strong understanding of network security pri- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$63.84HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99569
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