Senior Network/Security Analyst-Security Infrastructure/Enterprise Network *

VISION

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters.

At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community.

The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Boards Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is seeking a full-time Senior Network/Security Analyst-Security Infrastructure/Enterprise Network within the Information & Communication Technology Infrastructure department.

All interested applicants are welcome to apply, we are an inclusive employer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Reporting to the *Senior Manager Data Centre and Computing System Infrastructure, this position is responsible to provide technical leadership in researching, analysis, planning, designing, implementing, system management and system administration support of enterprise communications, network and security infrastructure devices and services. Duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Work as the subject matter expert (SME) and perform an active role in understanding technology trends in network and security infrastructure frameworks, technologies and practices, advanced WiFi and networking, firewalls, VPN, security vulnerability assessment and penetration testing with strong communications and collaboration skills to support the organizational objectives

Work as Technical Lead to provision, implement and provide escalation tier 3 support on complex technical issues along with training, information sharing, and knowledge and skills transfer to enable tier 1 and tier 2 staff to successfully perform their job responsibilities

Proactively work to modernize and enhance the overall design of the enterprise network and security environment, explore emerging technology options and provide design leadership and oversight to ensure new introduced components interoperate and integrate effectively in the environment

Ensure proactive monitoring and maintain the enterprise communications, network and IT security environment and lead the analysis to document the root cause of service outages, problems and issues and recommend short-term remedial actions and long-term plan

Lead the evaluation, proof of concept and pilot of technologies and solutions to assess alignment with organizational functional requirements and create solutions to meet business and strategic objectives

Define and provide routine status reporting to IT Management on the reliability, availability and security of the enterprise communications, network and security environment

Provide technical inputs and recommendations for business cases, reports and RFPs/RFQs

Prepare and update architectural design documents, technical, end-user and systems documentation, provide in-services, conduct effective presentations, develop project plans and schedules for project implementation

Prepare thorough, clear technical and functional specifications, standards, policies, guidelines, processes and procedures, security measures and disaster recovery plans

Collaborate with technology peers, and manage work performed by external vendors and consultants to assure work quality and service level standards are met

Initiate, lead, plan and/or review and then present technical change requests to the designated change management authority

Take a proactive approach to learn and stay updated on current and emerging technology and industry trends

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Note* This position will require the incumbent to be available for on call work and must be flexible to work after hours including evenings and weekends.

REQUIREMENTS Post-secondary degree from a recognized university or college in an Information Technology related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Cisco CCNA, CCNP; Aruba ACMP and Palo Alto PCNSE certification or equivalent qualifications and hands-on experience an asset

Minimum four (4) years of experience with planning, designing, implementing and supporting communications, network and security infrastructure architectures and solutions in a complex, large scale, multi-location environment

Extensive experience, knowledge and skills architecting advanced wired and WiFi networking based on Cisco and Aruba/HPE technologies and/or security infrastructures based on Palo Alto solutions, administration of routers, switches, firewalls, and security devices, network and/or security management systems and related troubleshooting tools and utilities; implementing and managing load-balancing systems, vulnerability assessment, malware protection, URL filtering,DNS filtering, SSL inspection, encryption solutions, web security, DLP, Zero-Trust, CASB, sandbox, EDR, XDR, SIEM, SOAR, Microsoft Azure services and IT security best practices

Proven leadership ability and forward thinking to research current and upcoming technologies and plan, design, implement, system administration and support enterprise communications, network and/or security architectures and solutions

Advanced technical proficiency with excellent analytical, critical thinking, planning, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve enterprise communications, network and/or security infrastructure issues

Ability to be agile and manage multiple projects with accelerated timelines in a fast-paced high-demand environment

Ability to establish enterprise reference architectures and document related policies, standards, best practices, processes, procedures and guidelines

Independently lead technical infrastructure projects and coordinate efforts with other teams and external vendors to deliver on organizational initiatives

Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with cross-functional teams and functional units of the organization

Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and independent decision-making abilities

Proven excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to audiences with varying technology literacy

Valid Ontario drivers license and access to a vehicle is required for travel to Board and non-Board sites (eligibility for mileage reimbursement)

Ability to work outside of core office hours, as requiredThis is a non-union Level 8 position with a salary range of $90,042 - $107,322 along with comprehensive benefits including pension plan, vacation, and professional development opportunities.

WHO WE ARE

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees.

Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are: Committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Accountable

Relationship builders

Adaptable

People developers we engage, coach, and develop

Continuous improvers and innovators; and

Team orientedWe know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire continuous improvement so that we can better serve our students, communities, and employees.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. https://5il.co/1dkld

Our hybrid work model balances working from home and meaningful in-person interaction at our Catholic Education Centre located at 80 Sheppard Ave, E, Toronto, ON.

All interested applicants are asked to apply online no later than Friday, August 16, 2024, via Apply To Education.

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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