Senior Network Security Specialist

Location Ottawa Language English Required Security Clearance Secret Security Clearance Required
We are seeking a  Senior Network Security Specialist  to support enterprise network operations, security ever greening and the integrity of network security controls.  Starting September 14, 2026 , this is a  two-year, full-time position (37.5 hours per week)  with possible overtime. The role is  hybrid , requiring  eight on-site days per month in Ottawa . Candidates must hold a valid  Secret security clearance  or have resided in Canada for at least   five years  to be eligible to obtain one.

Responsibilities include resolving complex network security issues, mitigating risks and vulnerabilities, supporting deployment and disaster recovery testing, responding to security events and implementing upgrades, automation and continuous improvements.
The ideal candidate has a university degree or college diploma in a relevant technical field and at least  five years of recent network operations and network security experience  within enterprise environments. Required expertise includes  Cisco switching and routing platforms, Check Point firewalls and security management platforms , along with experience in   security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability remediation, network segmentation and secure network configuration .

Candidates should have experience with  CI/CD, scalable high-availability service-oriented architectures, SCRUM  and cross-functional delivery.

Experience with  Service Now  and  intelligent automation (IA)  is considered an asset.

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