STACK IT Recruitment
Computer Hardware
NetworkSecuritySpecialist
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“Network Security Specialist at STACK IT Recruitment. Skills: Network security, Cloud security, Incident response, Vulnerability management. Monitor enterprise systems. Monitor network traffic”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen security posture; Improve cybersecurity resilience; Drive security best practices; Strengthen systems; Strengthen processes
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Analytical; Incident response; Root cause analysis
Occasional after-hours support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years network security experience, Hands-on securing enterprise networks, Deep Linux administration security, Experience securing Azure environments, Hands-on Kubernetes security experience, Understanding networking protocols, Experience administering enterprise network equipment, Experience with vulnerability management, Understanding cybersecurity frameworks, Experience securing web infrastructure, Knowledge of email security, Experience with scripting and automation, Troubleshooting capabilities, Analytical capabilities, Incident response capabilities
Nice to Have
Security certifications, Experience supporting multi-site environments, Experience in retail environments, Exposure to compliance frameworks, Exposure to security audits
What You'll Do.
Monitor enterprise systems
Monitor network traffic
Monitor cloud infrastructure
Monitor endpoints for threats
Monitor for vulnerabilities
Monitor for suspicious activity
Lead cybersecurity incident investigations
Contain security incidents
Remediate security incidents
Recover from security incidents
Perform root cause analysis
Recommend preventative measures
Develop incident response procedures
Enhance incident response procedures
Develop escalation processes
Enhance escalation processes
Develop security controls
Enhance security controls
Secure enterprise network infrastructure
Maintain enterprise network infrastructure
Manage firewall policies
Manage network segmentation
Manage IDS/IPS solutions
Manage secure remote access
Manage access controls
Configure security controls
Maintain security controls
Perform vulnerability assessments
Perform risk analyses
Perform security audits
Plan security remediation
Implement infrastructure hardening
Implement security best practices
Manage system patching
Manage firmware updates
Manage certificate renewals
Manage security configuration baselines
Support identity management initiatives
Support access management initiatives
Ensure security of Linux environments
Ensure security of virtualization platforms
Ensure security of cloud infrastructure
Monitor enterprise email systems
Secure enterprise email systems
Monitor authentication services
Secure authentication services
Support backup validation
Support disaster recovery planning
Support ransomware prevention
Support business continuity initiatives
Participate in security reviews
Participate in compliance activities
Participate in audits
Participate in cybersecurity assessments
Maintain technical documentation
Maintain security standards
Maintain incident logs
Maintain operational procedures
Recommend security improvements
Implement security improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with technical teams; Collaborate across teams
Full Job Description
🛡️**Are you passionate about protecting critical systems, strengthening security posture, and staying one step ahead of emerging threats? ** We're partnering with a well-established organization seeking a **Network Security Specialist** to take ownership of enterprise security across network infrastructure, cloud environments, systems, and retail locations. This is a highly impactful role where you'll play a key part in safeguarding business operations, improving cybersecurity resilience, and driving security best practices across the organization. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic security initiatives and hands-on technical work. You'll be involved in everything from threat detection and incident response to vulnerability management, network hardening, cloud security, and infrastructure protection. 💻 **Who You Are ** * You are a proactive cybersecurity professional who enjoys identifying risks before they become problems. * You're equally comfortable investigating security incidents, hardening infrastructure, and collaborating with technical teams to improve overall security posture. * You bring strong networking and infrastructure knowledge, understand modern cybersecurity threats, and enjoy working in environments where you can make a visible impact. * You thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership of security initiatives, and continuously look for ways to strengthen systems and processes. 📍**Work Type ** * **Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario (Fully On-Site – 5 days a week in office) ** * Vacancy Type: This is a newly created position * This position requires on-site work with occasional after-hours support for security incidents, upgrades, patching activities, and emergency response situations **Requirements** 🎯**What You'll Do ** * Monitor enterprise systems, network traffic, cloud infrastructure, and endpoints for threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activity * Lead cybersecurity incident investigations, containment,
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