Application Architect - Toronto, Canada - Global Pharma Tek

Global Pharma Tek Toronto, Canada

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Contract

Description

Position: Applications Architect - Senior
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: Business Days + Possible Extension

Job Description:
Cyber Security and Network Security -

+ years' experience in advanced SD networks and network security – preferably for Ontario K- school boards

+ years' knowledge and experience with cyber security, network security and network protection architectures, frameworks, and solutions, including:

Software-defined networking (SDN) and SD-WAN (Software-defined Wide Area Network)

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

MITRE Telecommunication&CK framework

Zero-trust architecture (ZTA)

Cloud security architecture

Various vendor specific architecture and frameworks (, Azure Security Architecture, Google infrastructure security, AWS cloud security architecture)

+ years hands-on experience providing subject matter expertise and leading implementation of network security and network protection solutions and technologies implementation– preferably for Ontario K- 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 (, 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) ,firewalls, and Zero-Trust Network access as available SASE (such as Zscaler, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella, etc.),

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection,

Advanced intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and intrusion detection systems (IDS)

Identity Management (IdM), Privileged Access Management and other identity security solutions

Automated patching solutions

Incident Response (IR) and Incident Management (IM)

Operation Technology (OT) security

+ years hands-on experience providing subject matter expertise and leading implementation of authentication solutions and technologies - preferably for Ontario K- school boards, including:

Password-based and passwordless authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Certificate-based authentication

Biometric authentication (, Fast Identity online (FIDO) Universal nd Factor (UF), FIDO, Google Authenticator, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML))

+ years demonstrated hands-on experience providing security operations center (SOC) design, architecture and plans 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 series, CIS Controls v, COBIT and ISO

Knowledge of the new draft NIST Cyber Security Framework

Excellent knowledge of the new and emerging cyber security and network security technology trends

Excellent knowledge and exposure to Customer security issues and data capturing mechanisms

Network Technology -

+ years hands-on experience with network infrastructure solutions and technologies including LAN/WAN, VPN, VXLAN, wLAN, fog computing, network function virtualization (NFV), server virtualization, cloud platforms, and hardware (servers, switches, routers, firewalls)

+ years' hands-on experience with software-defined networking (SDN, SD-WAN, SD-Edge)

+ years' hands-on experience with Ontario K- school boards' networks (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, internet service delivery)

+ years' hands-on experience in data and performance monitoring and management systems, in particular, SolarWinds, FortiManager, Meraki, Panorama, Wireshark – preferably for Ontario K- school boards

+ years' hands-on experience with network data traffic awareness, monitoring and analysis tools and technologies, and enterprise tools, including SolarWinds, PRTG (Paessler Router Traffic Grapher) and Wireshark Network Analyzer – preferably for Ontario K- school boards

+ years' hands-on experience with data logging mechanisms and technologies including Syslog, IPFix, CSV, CEF and NetFlow – preferably for Ontario K- school boards

Demonstrated hands-on experience with developing customized WAN and network architectures for SDN networks to address unique and specific needs

Excellent knowledge of the new and emerging network technology trends

Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proof-of concepts

Experience with telecommunication technologies such as:

Data transport technologies including fibre optic cable, coaxial cable, wireless, radio and microwave

Next-generation data transport such as LTE Advanced, DOCSIS , and G

Transmission protocols including Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) and tunneling

Coordination Skills and Experience -

Strong communication skills as demonstrated through:

+ years' experience in effectively presenting to management teams and external stakeholders

+ years' experience in preparing written materials (, status reports, recommendations, briefing notes)

+ years' coordinating complex technical work with multiple IT teams, internal and external to the Ministry

Industry Certifications / Relevant Degrees -

Relevant network certifications or equivalent work experience

Relevant security certification required (, CISSP or CISM).

Computer Science, engineering or other relevant degree is required.

Postgraduate degree (, and/or in computer science or engineering is preferred.

Must haves:
Cyber Security and Network Security -