Cyber Security Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Atlantis IT Group Full time

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 (ML)
  • 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 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
  • 4+ years’ hands-on experience with authentication solutions and technologies – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards, including:
  • Password-based and passwordless authentication
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Certificate-based authentication
  • Biometric authentication (e.g., Fast Identity online (FIDO) Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), FIDO2, Google Authenticator, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML))
  • 2+ years demonstrated hands-on experience providing security operations center (SOC) troubleshooting, support, industry research, products reviews and automation 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 800 series, CIS Controls v8, COBIT and ISO 27001
  • Knowledge of the new draft NIST Cyber Security Framework v2.0
  • Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proof-of-concepts
  • Excellent knowledge and exposure to IoT cyber security issues and data capturing mechanism

Network Technology:

  • 3+ years’ hands-on experience with network infrastructure solutions and technologies including LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN, and hardware (servers, switches, routers, firewalls)
  • 2+ years’ hands-on experience with Ontario K-12 school boards’ networks (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, internet service delivery)
  • 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, Forti Manager, and Panorama – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
  • 2+ years’ hands-on experience with network data traffic awareness, monitoring and analysis tools and technologies, including SolarWinds, PRTG (Paessler Router Traffic Grapher), and Wireshark Network Analyzer – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
  • 2+ years’ hands-on experience with data logging mechanisms and technologies including Syslog, IPFix and NetFlow – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
  • 2+ years’ hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and administering network protocols such as MPLS, VPLS, and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
  • Hands-on experience performing network load testing, testing analysis, and risk assessments to ensure sound network architecture – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
  • Providing subject matter expertise for the design, development and delivery of technical training courses and demonstrations on SDN, NTDM, NG-SEC architecture and products to support Ontario K-12 school boards’ broadband modernization implementations
  • Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proof-of-concepts

Coordination Skills and Experience:


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

Industry Certifications / Relevant Degrees

  • Relevant vendor certifications or equivalent work experience
  • Postgraduate degree (e.g., M.Sc. and/or Ph.D.) in computer science or engineering preferred
  • Cyber security certification (e.g., CEH, CISSP or CISM)

Public Sector Experience:

  • Knowledge of Government of Ontario standards (e.g., GO-ITS) and relevant policies and legislation
  • 4+ years’ hands-on experience working with Ontario K-12 school boards, in particular with school board networks and network security
  • Hands-on experience providing support, troubleshooting, and delivery of technical training courses to Ontario K-12 school boards

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