Technology Architect 7640-2114
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Job Description
HM Note: This hybrid role is three (3) days in office and the consultant must be able to travel same day or overnight in Ontario at managers discretion.
Description:
The Senior Technology Architect role requires extensive knowledge of network connectivity network security cyber security and internet technologies with demonstrated handson experience analyzing configuring implementing and troubleshooting network network security and cyber security solutions in the education sector preferably the Ontario K12 school board environment. This resource is responsible for but not limited to:
- Providing subject matter expertise configuration troubleshooting training and implementation guidance with cyber security network security and network protection solutions including:
- Nextgeneration cyber security technologies leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
- Endpoint protection (EPP) endpoint detection and response (EDR) extended detection and response (XDR) and other endpoint security solutions
- Cloudbased cyber security solutions Secure Service Edge (SSE) / Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and ZeroTrust Network
- Identity Management (IdM) and identity security solutions
- Distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection
- Advanced intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
- Network access control
- Incident Management (IM)
- Operation Technology (OT) security
- Providing handson subject matter expertise troubleshooting and securing softwaredefined networking (SDN) technology including:
- Softwaredefined wide area network (SDWAN) including Fortinet Cisco Meraki Palo Alto etc.
- Emerging SDEdge
- Providing subject matter expertise in the development and delivery of technical training courses on nextgeneration cyber security solutions secure networking solutions and various security products to support boards cyber resilience efforts.
- Troubleshooting providing analysis and recommending solutions on complex cyber security and network security issues.
- Performing vulnerability scanning and penetration testing including activities such as preparing test plans completing the testing analysis and risk assessments to ensure sound network and security architecture.
- Staying abreast of the everevolving cyber threat landscape to provide subject matter expertise guidance and advice on tactical and operational cyber security and network security practices.
- Providing subject matter expertise analysis configuration troubleshooting and implementation guidance with security operations centre (SOC) technologies including:
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Threat Intelligence
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Providing subject matter expertise analysis configuration troubleshooting training and implementation guidance with identity security and authentication solutions and technologies for:
- Passwordbased authentication
- Multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Certificatebased authentication
- Creating/updating detailed system documentation and technical specifications various solutions and architecture including cyber security network security and network protection solutions and SOC solutions.
- Assessing new and emerging cyber security solutions and technology trends and industry analysis including but not limited to wireless network security practices including authentication and edge security.
- Presenting to various stakeholders as needed.
- Providing status and project status reports on other deliverables assigned.
- Delivering on other duties as assigned.
This work involves working in close partnership with various government departments the K12 education sector telecommunications providers and network and cyber security technology vendors to develop tailored approaches and implementation plans. To support various stakeholders the resource must be available to perform handson configuration troubleshooting and training at the client site. Therefore the resource must be available to travel same day or overnight in Ontario as needed.
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The unit manager may assign other related board work for other unit or branch initiatives as required. and nbsp;
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
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- 5 years experience in network security on advanced SD networks preferably for Ontario K12 school boards. and nbsp; and nbsp;
- 4 years handson experience with cyber security network security and network protection solutions and technologies preferably for Ontario K12 school boards including: and nbsp; and nbsp;
- Nextgeneration cyber security technologies leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
- Nextgeneration firewalls (e.g. Fortinet Meraki Palo Alto)
- Network access control (e.g. HPE Aruba ClearPass FortiNAC)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) such as Microsoft Sentinel Splunk Chronicle AlienVault and FortiSIEM
- Endpoint protection (EPP) endpoint detection and response (EDR) extended detection and response (XDR) and other endpoint security solutions
- Cloudbased cyber security solutions Secure Service Edge (SSE) / Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and ZeroTrust Network
- Distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection
- Advanced intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
- Identity Management (IdM) and identity security
- Cyber security incident response and management
- Operation Technology (OT) security
- 4 years handson experience with authentication solutions and technologies preferably for Ontario K12 school boards including: and nbsp;
- Passwordbased and passwordless authentication
- Multifactor authentication (MFA)
- Certificatebased authentication
- Biometric authentication (e.g. Fast Identity online (FIDO) Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) FIDO2 Google Authenticator Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML))
- 2 years demonstrated handson experience providing security operations center (SOC) troubleshooting support industry research products reviews and automation including SOC technologies services and equipment but not limited to:
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Demonstrated handson experience with cyber security industry frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and 800 series CIS Controls v8 COBIT and ISO 27001. and nbsp; and nbsp;
- Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proofofconcepts. and nbsp;
- Excellent knowledge and exposure to IoT cyber security issues and data capturing mechanism. and nbsp;
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Network Technology 20% and nbsp;
- 3 years handson experience with network infrastructure solutions and technologies including LAN/WAN VPN VLAN and hardware (servers switches routers firewalls).
- 2 years handson experience with Ontario K12 school boards networks (WAN LAN WiFi internet service delivery). and nbsp;
- 2 years handson experience with softwaredefined networking (SDN SDWAN) such as Fortinet Meraki Palo Alto and Aruba preferably for Ontario K12 school boards. and nbsp; and nbsp;
- 2 years handson experience in data monitoring and management systems in particular SolarWinds FortiManager and Panorama preferably for Ontario K12 school boards. and nbsp; and nbsp;
- 2 years handson 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 K12 school boards. and nbsp; and nbsp;
- 2 years handson experience with data logging mechanisms and technologies including Syslog IPFix and NetFlow preferably for Ontario K12 school boards. and nbsp; and nbsp;
- 2 years handson experience configuring troubleshooting and administering network protocols such as MPLS VPLS and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP). and nbsp;
- Handson experience performing network load testing testing analysis and risk assessments to ensure sound network architecture preferably for Ontario K12 school boards. and nbsp;
- Providing subject matter expertise for the design development and delivery of technical training courses and demonstrations on SDN NTDM NGSEC architecture and products to support Ontario K12 school boards broadband modernization implementations. and nbsp;
- Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proofofconcepts. and nbsp;
Coordination Skills and Experience 15% and nbsp;
Strong communication skills as demonstrated through: and nbsp;
- 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). and nbsp;
- 3 years coordinating complex technical work with multiple IT teams internal and external to the Ministry. and nbsp;
Industry Certifications / Relevant Degrees 10% and nbsp; and nbsp;
- Relevant vendor certifications or equivalent work experience. and nbsp;
- Postgraduate degree (e.g. and nbsp;M.Sc. and/or Ph.D.) in computer science or engineering and nbsp;preferred.
- Cyber security certification (e.g. CEH CISSP or CISM). and nbsp;
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Public Sector Experience 5% and nbsp; and nbsp;
- Knowledge of Government of Ontario standards (e.g. GOITS) and relevant policies and legislation.
- 4 years handson experience working with Ontario K12 school boards in particular with school board networks and network security. and nbsp;
- Handson experience providing support troubleshooting and delivery of technical training courses to Ontario K12 school boards. and nbsp;
Musthaves
- 4 years handson experience with cyber security network security and network protection solutions and technologies preferably for Ontario K12 school boards including: and nbsp;
- Nextgeneration cyber security technologies leveraging AI and machine learning
- SIEM such as Microsoft Sentinel Splunk Chronicle AlienVault and FortiSIEM
- EPP EDR XDR and other endpoint security solutions
- Identity Management (IdM) and identity security
- Cyber security incident response and management
- 4 years handson experience with authentication solutions and technologies preferably for Ontario K12 school boards.
- 2 years demonstrated handson experience providing SOC troubleshooting support industry research products reviews and automation including SOC technologies services and equipment but not limited.
- 2 years handson experience with softwaredefined networking (SDN SDWAN) such as Fortinet Meraki Palo Alto and Aruba preferably for Ontario K12 school boards. and nbsp;
- 2 years handson experience in data monitoring and management systems in particular SolarWinds FortiManager and Panorama preferably for Ontario K12 school boards. and nbsp;
- 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.
- Cyber security certification (e.g. CEH CISSP or CISM).
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Nicetohaves
- 4 years handson experience working with Ontario K12 school boards in particular with school board networks and network security.
Employment Type
Full Time
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