Network Security Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - GoCo

GoCo

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who are we?

GoCo is a next-generation managed service provider that offers robust and flexible business communication technology like Unified Communications, Managed Networks, and Network Security to its customers.

We are a group of experienced technology entrepreneurs from different backgrounds uniting their strengths and expertise to help businesses connect with their customers and the world.

We are united in our belief that there is a better way to deliver simple, scalable solutions with speed.

We have the scale and resources to bring our vision to life, but also the agility to flex to the needs of our customers along the way.

We are on a journey to assemble multiple industry-leading players into the most agile and efficient provider in the Canadian market.

Please consult our landing page to find out who we are.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Network, Cyber and Information Security, Network Security Specialist is responsible for providing security during the development stages of different products, systems, networks, and data centers.

Additionally, The Specialist is Responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, installing, and supporting a company's network and security infrastructure.

The responsibilities include, but not limited to assessing, testing and selecting new security products and technologies, defining, implementing, and maintaining corporate security policies, procedures, and guidelines.

The specialist will develop portfolio of security services that can be offered to customers and used internally and design audits of computer systems and disaster recovery plans to ensure operational security and protection from attacks.

Position Responsibilities:

Review escalations from SOC team and SIEM system, analyze incidents and alarms
Create and execute strategies to improve the reliability and security of IT systems
Develop and maintain security controls documentation
Develop unique strategies to protect software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware
Responsible for maintaining security tools, protocols, updating systems, firmware
Responsible for minimizing security threats by examining infrastructure and devices, identifying security flaws, and using control analysis to follow up with a prompt solution
Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of a company's data and information systems
Protects system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources
Design, support, document and monitor security systems and services
Install, update, monitor security products on users' computers and cellphones
Provide regular status report demonstrating work accomplished to date and work remaining for next period
Work with customers, other IT groups or IT companies if required
Support and diagnosis technical issues involving Firewalls, VPNs and other security systems
Configure and support AAA and MFA systems
Serve as a security expert for customers, internal users, other groups and conduct trainings when needed
Secure networks through firewalls, password protection, DDoS, IDS/IPS and other systems
Work overtime as required.
Participating in regular and adhoc meetings
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Educational and Job Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in computer science, informational security, or a related field
3 years of experience in a similar role

Experience and Skill Requirements:

Excellent network knowledge regarding TCP/IP and Ethernet, SD-WAN, dynamic routing, Wi-Fi, firewalls, VoIP, DDOS, IDS/IPS, LTE
Familiarity with Cisco ISE and AAA framework, Active Directory, virtualization technology and OS (i.e. Android, iOS, Windows, Linux)
Familiarity with PCI compliance assessments
Familiarity with ISO 27001/27002, ITIL and COBIT frameworks
Proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, IDS/IPS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, VPN, Network Forensics, and RSA Security
Indepth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of enterprise SIEM platform
3+ years' experience with security equipment configuration (firewalls etc.)
Experience with Cisco, Meraki, VMware, Fortinet products, willing to learn other products
Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fastpaced and everchanging environment.
Strong analytical, problemsolving skills, project management and organizational skills.
A keen interest in learning and continuous improvement of processes and systems.

Additional Information about the Role:

Canadian permanent residency or citizenship, temporary work permit
Occasional travel to company's offices located across Canada
Occasional meetings with customers and IT vendors
NOTE: The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to GoCo.

Accordingly, we require anyone joining our team to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19._

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants sel