Job Description

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public broadcaster.

Created in 2015 to align, lighten and modernize infrastructure, the Technology & Infrastructure (T & I) team is the backbone and the future forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections; between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.

A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology. Not just in Canada, but around the world. Today, we\xe2\x80\x99re transforming ourselves from conventional radio and television broadcaster into a modern digital media company. Technology is the driving force and we are the team making it happen.

This is a hybrid role with the requirement to work in the office 2 days a week.

Your role

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Network Security Senior Analyst to join its Telecommunications team in Montreal.

Your primary focus will be on developing and operationalizing a regular, systematic process for upgrading the equipment in our national telecommunications infrastructure, with the goal of ensuring that network platforms (Fortinet, Arista, Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, Cisco SDA, Juniper, etc.) are up to the latest generation of code and maintain the desired efficiency, security and functionality.

More generally, you will (or may) be required to:

• Implement and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, VPNs and other related technology.
• Conduct regular network security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor network traffic and security events to detect and respond to potential threats or incidents.
• Work with internal teams to develop and maintain network security policies, procedures and standards.
• Investigate and resolve network security incidents, including by performing root cause analysis and implementing countermeasures.
• Keep up with the latest network security trends, threats and technology, and make recommendations for improving existing security controls.
• Provide internal teams with advice and support on network security best practices.
• Take part in incident response activities, including providing after-hours on-call rotation support.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you:

This is an opportunity to learn and work with the most cutting-edge broadcast-over-IP infrastructure in the world. There is nothing else out there like this, at this scale \xe2\x80\x94 yet. You will become one of the first experts in the industry and will continue to grow and expand your skills. This opportunity also offers you a balance between Level 3 support and project work, as well as the possibility of playing a key role in representing the Telecommunications team on business projects that affect the entire organization, such as virtualization, cloud computing, WAN routing and data centres.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Degree in telecommunications, networking, computer science, information technology or a related field
• Relevant experience in network security or a similar role
• Knowledge of network security principles, protocols and technology
• Experience with network security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, VPNs and vulnerability scanners
• Experience/familiarity with Fortinet firewalls and with creating firewall policies, managing units, etc.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
• Proficiency with network routing and switching protocols
• Knowledge of cloud security and virtualization technologies, an asset
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA Security), a desirable asset
• Voice-over-IP experience, or hands-on coding experience, an asset
• Knowledge of or interest in learning more about audio/video routing and TV/radio broadcast networks (SMPTE 2110).
• Knowledge of SQL, API, Python, C#, VB, Ansible and NetBox, an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; innate ability to think about complex problems and design innovative solutions; understanding of how to dig into issues, remove the roadblocks and present solutions both immediate and long-term
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French with the ability to analyze and synthesize information, including documentation detailing technical specifications
• Collaborative approach (you thrive in a team-focused environment)
• Ability to nurture strong two-way relationships with peers, partners, clients, staff, senior managers and external technological vendors
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly, all while staying up to date with industry best practices
• Willingness and ability to be on call 24-7 (including evenings, weekends and holidays) on a rotating basis

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

If this sounds interesting, please click on \'\'Apply online\'\'. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected will be contacted.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country\xe2\x80\x99s diversity. That\xe2\x80\x99s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada\xe2\x80\x99s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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