IT Security Engineer

Founded in 2004, NetBrain is the leader in no-code network automation. Its ground-breaking Next-Gen platform provides IT operations teams with the ability to scale their hybrid multi-cloud connected networks by automating the processes associated with Diagnostic Troubleshooting, Outage Prevention and Protected Change Management. Today, over 2,500 of the world’s largest enterprises and managed services providers leverage NetBrain’s platform.

What We Need

NetBrain is seeking a dedicated, proactive IT Security Engineer with 5 years of relevant experience in managing system and network security. In this role, you will help design, implement and maintain the security posture of our organization's IT infrastructure, including both on-premise and cloud environments. You will be responsible for deploying and maintaining the tools used for identifying, responding to, and preventing IT security breaches. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the latest security standards, systems, and authentication protocols, as well as in network and security infrastructure design.

What You'll Do

You will partner with IT to evaluate the NetBrain control environment, provide recommendations on how best to address control gaps, then implement and manage security systems across our on-premise and cloud-based environments in accordance with a defined security and technology road map.

Assist IT with asset management efforts through the use of security tools, and lead efforts in hardening configurations across all network-connected devices.

Partner with leadership to educate staff in global offices in security best practices and requirements laid out in NetBrain security and technology policies and standards.

Develop reports on the effectiveness of implemented controls.

Configure and maintain security infrastructure such as firewalls, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management tools, patch management systems, etc.

Use network analysis tools to identify and mitigate security risks within the company.

Collaborate with data owners to manage the lifecycle of cyber security policies and standards.

Collaborate with data owners to integrate company’s security policies and standards into their day-to-day workflows.

Configure and manage Office365 security and use its Conditional Access to manage other company's applications access control.

Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols.

Remain up-to-date on the latest information technology trends and security standards.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in an IT security role, with strong knowledge of how to deploy defenses in depth across a network and associated hosts.

3+ years professional experience in infrastructure as code development (Terraform or Ansible) or infrastructure engineering at enterprise scale.

Direct experience in the execution of a vulnerability management program.

At least 3 years Linux/windows Server experience

Awareness of the business impact of security decisions.

Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desired.

Experience building a centralized patch management system for OS and third party apps.

Experience with identity and access management, such as Active Directory, Azure Entra ID, Conditional Access, AAA server, etc.

Fluent in Mandarin is strongly preferred.

Must be able to work at NetBrain Toronto Office at least 3 days a week.

At NetBrain, we value innovation, collaboration, and customer-focus and we can only live those values through a culture that encourages diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. It is our mission to hire great people regardless of skin color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. NetBrain is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hope that you will apply to a job here that excites you no matter how you identify.

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