About the Role
Our public sector client is seeking up a Senior Network Analyst for a 1-year, full time contract, with the possibility of up to a 24-month extension. The Network Analyst will be required on a full-time basis (7.25 hour work day, 36.25 hours/week), for the Zero Trust Network project, to: plan, implement, and provide support for the Cisco Secure Workload solution (CSW). CSW plays a vital role in the Client’s project by helping to ensure the security of workloads through micro segmentation and policy enforcement across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Responsibilities will include:
The candidate will be involved in the planning, implementation and support of the Cisco secure workload infrastructure and will be responsible for implementing, modernizing, managing and supporting our network infrastructure, along with proactive monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• achieve a high availability IT network infrastructure and IT network services, in accordance with the Client, 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.
Working Hours
Standard Hours of work are 08:15 – 16:30 Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the client.
Work must be done from within Canada, due to network and data security issues.
This resource will primarily work remotely; however, the resource may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in office on reasonable notice from the Client. However, time to travel and any associated expenses to and from Edmonton will be at no cost to the Client/Handis Consulting Inc. Onsite meetings include but are not limited to strategic, architectural, and technical discussions, meeting with team members, senior managers, directors, executive directors and business clients. Frequency of meeting could be up to 3-4 times per month.
Equipment
Resource may require own equipment. The computer's operating system must be a modern version of Windows or MacOS that is compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and related software for remote access. Windows is preferred due to better compatibility. AVD/remote-related software will be installed on the resource's computer.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field of study equivalencies will be considered
Professional Licenses/Certification
Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) -Provider: Cloud Security Alliance
(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)
Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate - Provider: Cisco
Work Experience
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
5 years experience designing and deploying Zero Trust security models esp NIST 800-207, including micro segmentation, identity-based access controls, and least-privilege policies across networks and applications
5 years direct involvement in creating operational procedures, network diagrams, and policy frameworks tailored for Zero Trust implementations
5 years practical experience deploying, configuring, and managing Cisco Secure Workload, including application flow discovery, policy enforcement, and network segmentation
5 years experience implementing ZTNA solutions to replace traditional VPNs, ensuring secure remote access while adhering to Zero Trust principles
6 years experience securing workloads in hybrid or multi-cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration of Zero Trust principles across on-premises and cloud platforms
8 years experience collaboration across teams; demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams (server, application, network, Cybersecurity teams etc) to implement Zero Trust solutions while minimizing operational disruptions
5 years experience with public sector or compliance-heavy environments (e.g., NIST, DoD, PCI-DSS)
8 years experience in creating comprehensive documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and post-implementation evaluations
8 years experience with 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
Standard AND Enhanced Security Clearance
The contractor shall, prior to commencement of the Services, provide the client, on its request and at no cost to the client, with criminal record checks.
An Enhanced Security Clearance will be required for this position, which will be coordinated by the client only for this position. Proposed resource has agreed to a Criminal Records Check and Enhanced Security Clearance including a credit check prior to commencement.
Resource References
Three references, for whom similar work has been performed, must be provided. The most recent reference should be listed first. Reference checks may or may not be completed to assist with scoring of the proposed resource by the client.
SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE:
• RESUME
• ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED
• RESOURCE REFERENCES
If this opportunity is of interest to you, please provide your resume detailing all your relevant experience and certifications, as well as 3 recent references. Candidate must have or immediately obtain Incorporated Business status.
Handis Consulting prides itself in being an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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