IT Security Architect
Job No:
SSI52
Location:
Victoria
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a qualified IT Security Architect who will be responsible for facilitating and maintaining the health and operation of SSI’s security toolsets, including mitigation of threats and monitoring related events in Victoria, BC Canada. This position will require the candidate to work in our office full-time in Victoria, BC. This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to work with a high-performing IT team. The successful candidate will be part of a team of IT experts who continually push the boundaries of the technologies and methodologies of effective information technology. SSI is a global Software Company servicing the needs of the Off-shore and Marine industries all over the globe for over 30 years. We are proud to offer a fully inclusive culture and workplace welcoming ALL people with relevant skills and experience to our flat organizational structure, working with self-directed teams using Agile Principles as well as our own defined SSI Principles to guide us in our daily work.
Please note: The successful candidate must either be a Canadian Citizen, or hold a valid Canadian Permanent Residency or Work Permit and be willing to work in the SSI office in Victoria, BC full-time.
As a member of our IT team you will be proficient in the following areas:
Key responsibilities:
- Perform security tool administration providing risk analysis of the following threats including vulnerability scanners, and risk assessments, manage/perform system and network security audits, security event logging & monitoring analyzers
- Provide analytical and technical security recommendations to other team members and stakeholders and identify requirements based upon need or as the result of a security issue that puts organizations systems at risk
- Engage as the central point of contact for Network Security Architecture for all teams within the organization and defining how best to utilize network services in a secure manner
- Design and implement network security technology like; Nextgen firewalls (NGFW, [ie. PaloAlto, Cisco, Sophos] and NAC/NAP), Content Inspection, network DLP, device privilege management, NetFlow, VPN, routing protocols, and security features like IPS & AppSec and cloud integration
- Perform daily tasks in Sophos XG Firewall with EDR/MTR/XDR and oversee Sophos Central Dashboard that manages multiple NGFW and all Endpoint Security.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of working experience with intrusion prevention, virus detection, encryption, authentication/authorization, Data Loss Prevention, Certificate services, protocol and traffic analysis as well as routing, switching architectures
- Minimum 3 years' demonstrable competency in Sophos SG/XG NGFW and Sophos Central Dashboards/Management Interfaces.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization for US and Canada and ability to travel freely to Canada, USA and internationally
Additional Assets:
- Familiarity with NIST standards, Cloud Security Alliance, and hopefully Cybersecurity Maturity Model Initiative (CMMC) security certification
- Strong familiarity or experience with authentication and identity management: AAA, 802.1x, NAC/NAP, MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
- Knowledge and experience with security attack patterns, threats, and vulnerabilities and familiarity with Risk Management processes
About the Benefits
At SSI, the core of our success lies in the creative, dedicated and enthusiastic people who make up our team. For this role, we offer a competitive annual salary of $70K – $90K CAD commensurate with skills and experience as well as a competitive compensation package that includes a full Benefit package, competitive wages and profit sharing, as well as education benefits and self paced learning opportunities and the opportunity to work from home on a partial basis. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you enjoy working in a fast paced dynamic environment and want to take your career to the next level with a local employer of choice – Apply to SSI today!