Network Security Operations (Palo Alto, firewall)
Apply now »Date: Oct 5, 2025
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Company: NTT DATA Services
Req ID: 320657
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Network Security Operations (Palo Alto, firewall) to join our team in Toronto, Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA).
Job Requirements:
- Candidate must possess good time management skills to properly manage operations duties and other task that will assist in the optimization of the Network Security team
- Drive for results
- Ability to grasp complex issues to arrive at optimal solutions
- Strong ethics and integrity
- Flexible to changing needs of customer , account and team
- Excellent customer facing communication skills, customer support and knowledge of ITIL best practices. ITIL certification is a plus.
- Mid-level experience and proved knowledge in at least 3 of different network security products likes Firewalls (Watchguard, Cisco, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Juniper, SonicWALL), Content Filtering (Cisco Umbrella, Bluecoats, Websense, McAfee Web gateway) and IDS/IPS (Cisco Sourcefire, McAfee, Tipping Point, Snort)
Basic Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of Cisco Firepower ASA and FTD.
- Mid-level networking troubleshooting skills and extensive knowledge of web connectivity and protocols (WCCP, PAC files, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, FTP, Telnet, SSH, etc.)
- Understanding the integration with authentication protocols such as LDAP, IWA, IWA-direct, SSO, Active directory.
- At least 2 mid-level certification in Network security from any of the vendors like Cisco, Checkpoint, Juniper, McAfee, BlueCoat, SourceFire (CCNP, JNCIs, etc) - Clear understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems
- 6+ years of network troubleshooting experience and at least 2 years Network Security administration and design experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
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