Network Security Engineer

Need only Local Candidates ( Montreal, QC Canada ) We are hiring for one of our client for the position of Network Security engineerL If you would be interested kindly share your updated resume at afjal@apptadinc.com Job Title: - Network Security engineer Location: - Montreal, QC Canada Duration: - Contract Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience: - Development experience working with APIs to automate essential firewall tasks using languages such as Python to improve efficiency of day-to-day tasks - Experience with firewall assessment and compliance tools such as FireMon or Tufin - Proven ability to understand and decode network traces and capture files - Proven ability to communicate in the written/spoken language with audiences of diverse technical understanding - Proven ability to be a self-starter with self-motivation for learning new technologies - Proven ability to quickly understand customer problems and how they relate to network/security infrastructure - Strong knowledge of network security, Palo Alto firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication mechanisms, encryption technologies, and networking protocols including SMTP, DNS, TCP/IP, and SNMP. - A four-year computer science or related technical degree or equivalent work experience. - A minimum of 5 years’ experience in directly related work experience in network security administration\ Engineering\ architecture. - Significant experience building, implementing, and administering Palo Alto firewalls both physical and virtual - Experience in network segmentation leveraging tools like Guard iCore - Security focused; keeps security front ofmind in all aspects of job duties Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience: - Prior experience implementing complex network security concepts and technologies using (but not limited to): - Palo Alto Networks Security Certifications (PCNSA/PCNSE) - Remote Access VPN solutions (e.G. Prisma Access) - SDN technology – Cisco ACI, Silver Peak - Guard iCore Security Certifications (GCSA/GCSE) - AWS / Azure Cloud Certifications - Splunk - FireMon - Proven experience working with diverse cultures on an international level. - Project and time management skills including the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. - Experience with micro-segmentation concepts leveraging technologies such as Cisco ACI and Palo Alto Next Generation Firewall - Experience building and supporting various Palo Alto solutions such as Global Protect, Wildfire, Expedition, etc. - Experience and deep knowledge of Palo Alto NextGen features and concepts such as UserID, AppID, ContentID, and HIPs. - Subject matter expert of 2-4 technologies supported by the Network Operations Team and be able to cross-train other team members in these technologies. Examples above.