Cybersecurity Consultant

Our client is looking for Cybersecurity Consultant to manage Security Change Request Review & Governance - 7428 / RQ07428

1 year contract, like will renew, Prefer someone who can be in office in downtown Vancouver 3 days a week, but open to remote for the right candidate

subject to business needs

*** Please note that for the successful candidate will be required to provide and use their own laptop for the duration of the contract.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: 

• o TCP/IP, UDP, routing protocols, IP addressing, subnetting
• o VPNs, NAT, segmentation, and zoning
• o SSL, TLS Inspection, IPSEC Tunnels

• Hands-on experience with firewalls and network security technologies is an asset

• Working knowledge of cloud principles with emphasis on security and identity in a hybrid environment.

• Strong understanding of Firewall security best practices and hardening standards

• Good understanding of zero trust principles and network segmentation.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered 

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders 

• Attention to detail in reviewing complex firewall rules and dependencies

• Ability to manage high volumes of requests and prioritize effectively

Preferred Certifications

Core Networking & Security

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) 

• CompTIA Security+ 

• GIAC Firewall (GCFW) or GIAC Security certifications 

• ITIL (for change management processes) 

• Vendor certifications (e.g., Cisco Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point) 

Key Responsibilities

Security Change Request Review & Governance

• Perform intake, triage, and detailed review of security change requests for completeness and accuracy. These change requests includes services such as: Firewall Requests and Internet Proxy Requests.

• Review proposed firewall rules (source, destination, ports, protocol) and validate against design document(s).

• Validate requests against cybersecurity standard/policies and industry frameworks (e.g., NIST) 

• Identify missing or unclear information and drive clarification with requestors

• Participate in continuous process improvement for firewall change workflows