Perimeter Security Consultant - Herjavec Group - Toronto, ON

Herjavec Group is looking for a Perimeter Security Consultant to join their team. This role involves deploying technology into customer environments to mitigate information security risks, building appropriate documentation that describes the placement, integration, and functionality of the technology that was deployed, and ensuring the technology is functioning as expected.

Responsibilities

Work with customers to size, design, build, and implement NG Firewalls, Proxy Servers, Inline anti-malware solutions, IPS/IDS, load balancers, Application Firewalls, DLP, and end-point solutions.

Provide technical guidance/recommendations to customers with the overall architecture of the solution being proposed.

Compose design/build documentation with integration of third party security products within the customer’s current infrastructure.

Offer consultative advice in security principles and best practices.

Demonstrate problem solving skills that contribute towards the resolution of any issues that arise.

Assist with enforcing project goals and direction in order to support the strategic business objectives.

Understanding of the customer contracts (Statements of Work) in order to meet defined deliverables.

Understands Herjavec Group services offerings and capabilities in order to participate in customer satisfaction and successful delivery of Herjavec Group services

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Expertise deploying any of the following vendor solutions:
Palo Alto Networks – PCNSE6 or PCNSE7 certification

Intel Security (McAfee) product suite

Strong understanding of IT Security concepts.

Technical Qualifications:
Network/System Intrusion Detection or Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

VPN Techniques and Communication Protocols

Switches/Routers (understanding and basic configuration)

TCP/IP networking, VPN, VLAN, NAT and security concepts

Security threat and attack countermeasures

The following will be considered an asset:
Holds certifications such as CISSP or up-to-date product specific certificates

Experience with F5, FireEye, Bluecoat, Forcepoint (Websense), Cisco ASA, RSA SecurID

Ability to conduct in-depth forensic analytical studies and investigations

Check Point Software Technologies – CCSE certification

Non-Technical Skills:
Experience with customer facing engagements

Ability to communicate with customers in a clear and precise manner.

Technical documentation

Strong troubleshooting, reasoning and problem solving skills

Team player with the ability to work autonomously

Domestic and International Travel may be required based on customer demand and location

About Herjavec Group:
Dynamic IT entrepreneur Robert Herjavec founded Herjavec Group in 2003, and it quickly became one of North America’s fastest-growing technology companies. Herjavec Group delivers managed security services globally supported by a state-of-the-art, PCI compliant Security Operations Centre (SOC), operated 24/7/365 by certified security professionals. This expertise is coupled with a leadership position across a wide range of functions including compliance, risk management & incident response. Herjavec Group has offices globally including three headquarters in Toronto (Canada), New York City (USA) and Reading (United Kingdom). The organization recently entered the Australian market and plans to establish a local presence there over the coming months.