Cyber and Network security

Description:

• 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 (Client)
• 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

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

Must-have

• Cyber Security and Network Security
• 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 artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (Client)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) including Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, AlienVault and FortiSiem
• Endpoint protection (EPP), Endpoint detection and response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and other endpoint security solutions
• Identity Management (IdM) and identity security

Network Technology

• 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, FortiManager, and Panorama preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
• Coordination Skills and Experience

Strong communication skills as demonstrated through:

• 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
• Cyber security certification (e.g. CEH, CISSP or CISM)