Job Description

A new job opportunity and I think you may find it interesting.

If you are interested kindly send the following documents to & by June 26 at 7:00 AM EST if that interests you and matches your profile.

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Job Title:

Client:

777 Bay St. Ontario, Toronto, Hybrid

Estimated Start Date: 2023-06-30

Estimated End Date: 2024-03-31

#Business Days: 235.00

Extension: Probable after the initial mandate

Hours per day or Week: 7.25 hours per day

Security Level: No Clearance Required

Must Have:

\xc2\xb75+ hands-on experience with software-defined networking (SDN, SD-WAN), in particular, Fortinet, Meraki, and Palo Alto \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience with network data traffic awareness, monitoring and analysis tools and technologies, including SolarWinds, PRTG (Paessler Router Traffic Grapher), and Wireshark Network Analyzer \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

\xc2\xb7Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proof-of-concepts

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in advanced SD network security \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

\xc2\xb7Demonstrated hands-on experience with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms and solutions

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in preparing written materials (e.g., status reports, recommendations, briefing notes)

\xc2\xb7Demonstrated experience providing design, development and delivery of technical solution and technical training courses to Ontario Public Service or the Broader Public Service, Ontario K-12 school boards preferred

Nice to Haves:

\xc2\xb7Preferred postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc and/or PhD) in computer science or engineering

Description

\xc2\xb7Providing technical guidance and subject matter expertise on collecting and analyzing a range of school board network-related data

\xc2\xb7Troubleshooting, providing analysis, and recommending solutions on complex network performance issues using network performance management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark Network Analyzer, PRTG (Paessler Router Traffic Grapher), NetFlow, etc.) and network troubleshooting/performance benchmarking techniques

\xc2\xb7Providing implementation guidance, and hands-on troubleshooting and configuration of network data monitoring and management systems including SolarWinds, FortiManager and Panorama

\xc2\xb7Providing subject matter expertise, advice, consultancy, training, and guidance on SDN technology:

o Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) including Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, etc.

o Emerging SD-Edge such as VMware VeloCloud, Silver Peak, etc.

o Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

\xc2\xb7Providing subject matter expertise, analysis, configuration, troubleshooting, and implementation guidance with network operations centre (NOC) technologies including Solarwinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA), Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and Network Configuration Management (NCM) Tools

\xc2\xb7Creating/updating detailed system documentation and technical specifications for various solutions and architecture, including SD-WAN, network technology, network security, network protection and NOC solutions

\xc2\xb7Assessing new and emerging network and network security solutions, technology trends and industry analysis, including, but not limited to wireless network security practices such as authentication and edge security

\xc2\xb7Presenting to various stakeholders, as needed

\xc2\xb7Delivering on other duties as assigned

This work involves working in close partnership with the sector information technology practitioners (e.g., school board IT leads) to develop tailored approaches and implementation plans. To support various stakeholders, the resource must be available to perform hands-on configuration, troubleshooting and training at the client site. Therefore, the resources must be available to travel same day or overnight in Ontario, as needed.

The unit manager may assign school board-related work for other initiatives, as required.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Network Technology \xe2\x80\x93 45%

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience with network infrastructure solutions and technologies including LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN, wLAN, and hardware (servers, switches, routers, firewalls)

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience with Ontario K-12 school boards\xe2\x80\x99 networks (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, internet service delivery) - preferred

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience with software-defined networking (SDN, SD-WAN), in particular, Fortinet, Meraki, and Palo Alto \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience in data and performance monitoring, and management systems, in particular, SolarWinds, FortiManager, and Panorama \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience with network data traffic awareness, monitoring and analysis tools and technologies, including SolarWinds, PRTG (Paessler Router Traffic Grapher), and Wireshark Network Analyzer \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience with data logging mechanisms and technologies including Syslog, IPFix and NetFlow \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and administering network protocols such as MPLS, VPLS, and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)

\xc2\xb7Hands-on experience performing network load testing, testing analysis, and risk assessments to ensure sound network architecture \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

\xc2\xb7Hands-on experience with data visualization tools to develop network dashboards such as Tableau, AWS QuickSight and Microsoft PowerBI

\xc2\xb7Providing subject matter expertise for the design, development and delivery of technical training courses and demonstrations on SDN, NTDM, NG-SEC architecture and products to support Ontario K-12 school boards\xe2\x80\x99 broadband modernization implementations

\xc2\xb7Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proof-of-concepts

Network Security \xe2\x80\x93 30%

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in advanced SD network security \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards

\xc2\xb75+ years hands-on experience with network security and network protection solutions and technologies \xe2\x80\x93 preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards, including:

\xc2\xb7Next-generation firewalls (specifically Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto),

\xc2\xb7Distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection,

\xc2\xb7Advanced intrusion prevention systems (IPS),

\xc2\xb7Network access control (e.g., HPE Aruba ClearPass, FortiNAC),

\xc2\xb7Endpoint protection and cloud-based security solutions

\xc2\xb75 + years hands-on experience with authentication solutions and technologies, including:

\xc2\xb7Password-based authentication

\xc2\xb7Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

\xc2\xb7Certificate-based authentication

\xc2\xb7Biometric authentication (e.g., Fast Identity online (FIDO) Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), FIDO2, Google Authenticator, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML))

\xc2\xb7Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network security technologies with pilots and proof-of-concepts

\xc2\xb7Demonstrated hands-on experience with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms and solutions

\xc2\xb7Demonstrated hands-on experience with Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) including Microsoft Azure Sentinel, AlienVault, Splunk, IBM Resilient, etc.

\xc2\xb7Excellent knowledge and exposure to IoT security issues and data capturing mechanisms

Coordination Skills and Experience \xe2\x80\x93 15%

\xc2\xb7Strong communication skills as demonstrated through:

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in effectively presenting to management teams and external stakeholders

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in preparing written materials (e.g., status reports, recommendations, briefing notes)

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience coordinating complex technical work with multiple IT teams, internal and external to the ministry

Public Sector Experience \xe2\x80\x93 5%

\xc2\xb7Knowledge of Government of Ontario standards (e.g., GO-ITS) and relevant policies and legislation

\xc2\xb75+ years\xe2\x80\x99 hands-on experience working with the Broader Public Sector, in particular Ontario K-12 school boards, on board LAN and WAN networks and network security

\xc2\xb7Demonstrated experience providing design, development and delivery of technical solution and technical training courses to Ontario Public Service or the Broader Public Service, Ontario K-12 school boards preferred

Industry Certifications / Relevant Degrees \xe2\x80\x93 5%

\xc2\xb7Preferred postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc and/or PhD) in computer science or engineering

\xc2\xb7Relevant vendor certifications or equivalent work experience

\xc2\xb7Preferred but not mandatory \xe2\x80\x93 Cyber security certification (e.g. CEH, CISSP or CISM)

If you are interested to learn more about this opportunity, please check it out on our career siteor If not please feel free to send over any names or forward this email to anyone who may be interested.

(Click above for Skill matrix and for more details)

Note:This position is currently listed as "Hybrid" however, the consultant will be remote due to COVID-19 related Work from Home (WFH) direction. Once the I&IT cluster staff are required to return to the office, the resource under this request will be required to work onsite as well.

Travel Requirements - The resources must be available to travel the same day or overnight in Ontario, as required. For this role, travel to school board locations across the province will be required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed according to the Ontario Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive.

\xc3\x98 This procurement will include the option to extend the end date of the contract if there are unused effort days and no change to the ceiling amount, if the need arises.

\xc3\x98 This contract will require the consultant to work up to 3 days per week in the office and the remaining days working remotely.

\xc3\x98 Up to 3 days onsite

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