Cisco Network Analyst

**SENIOR NETWORK ANALYST (CISCO SECURE WORKLOAD / CSW)**

**Requisition #**:R24-3227 (JP465)

**Location**:Hybrid (Edmonton or Calgary, AB)

**Engagement Type**:Contract

**Number of Resources required**:2

**Rate (CAD)**:Up to $91 per hour / Commensurate with related experience and market competitiveness

**Term**: 2024-12-19 to 2025-11-30 with 12 month extension available (up to 23-month contract)

**Hours per day**:7.25

**Security Screening**:Enhanced Security Clearance (Requires last 3 years continuous residency in either Canada or USA)

**Submission Deadline/Closing Date**: December 3, 2024 (12:00 PM Mountain Time)
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- Tri-global Solutions Group Inc. is seeking two (2) Senior Network Analysts (Cisco Secure Workload / CSW) to join our talented Service Delivery team at Ministry of Technology and Innovation(Government of Alberta).
- ENHANCED SECURITY CLEARANCE: An Enhanced Security Check is required upon contract award. Must have the last 3 years continuous residency in either Canada or United States as minimum._

Please review the project overview and requirements below. If you meet the requirements and are interested in submitting for this role, please reply to this job posting.

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Tri-global Solutions Group Inc.
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- **PROJECT OVERVIEW**

Project Name:
Zero trust network

Scope:
The resources will plan, implement, and provide support for the Cisco Secure Workload solution (CSW). CSW plays a vital role in a Zero Trust Network project by helping to ensure the security of workloads through micro segmentation and policy enforcement across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

**DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES**

The two resources will be involved in the planning, implementation and support of the Cisco secure workload infrastructure.
- achieve a high availability IT network infrastructure and IT network services, in accordance with the government of Alberta, Technology Services, Service Level Agreements.
- hands-on implementation, upgrading, trouble-shooting of network software and hardware infrastructure.
- manage and prioritize workload. check and balance the workload against the team requirements, to result in a service delivery model characterized by cross-training, workload sharing and collaborative team effort.
- effective teamwork and proficient communication with team members and supported ministries.
- lead and/or participate in networking projects, and plan, design, implement, support and document best practices.
- participate and contribute to cross-function IT projects by providing technical IT networking know-how and expertise.
- perform problem diagnosis, troubleshooting and resolution.
- plan for software and hardware upgrades and/or migrations.
- develop and maintain documentation.
- develop network related procedures.
- provide cross training and knowledge transfer to team members.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field of study. (Yes or No)
- Professional certification focused on Zero Trust principles, implementation, and maturity models, aligned with frameworks like NIST 800-207. Covers micro segmentation, identity-based access controls, and Zero Trust maturity models. (Yes or No)
- Experience securing workloads in hybrid or multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration of Zero Trust principles across on-premises and cloud platforms. (6 years+)
- Proficiency in deploying/integrating monitoring tools such as Splunk, Cisco Secure Analytics, or Elastic Stack to ensure Zero Trust implementations are actively monitored and anomalies detected. (6 years+)
- Direct involvement in creating operational procedures, network diagrams, and policy frameworks tailored for Zero Trust implementations. (5 years+)
- Implementing ZTNA solutions to replace traditional VPNs, ensuring secure remote access while adhering to Zero Trust principles. (5 years+)

**DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS**
- Provides foundational knowledge on security operations, aligned with Zero Trust principles. (Yes or No)
- Experience with public sector or compliance-heavy environments (e.g., NIST, DoD, PCI-DSS). (5 years+)
- Experience in creating comprehensive documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and post-implementation evaluations. (8 years+)
- Ability to communicate Zero Trust design benefits, challenges, and status updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executives. (8 years+)
- Experience in training teams and stakeholders on Zero Trust principles, policies, and tools to ensure alignment with organizational security goals. (8 years+)

**NOT FOR YOU?**

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