Network Security Engineer

The Company

At Canopy Growth, our mission is clear: improve lives, end cannabis prohibition, and strengthen communities. We believe that cannabis can be a force for good. We’re building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world. We will achieve this through an innovative and disruptive portfolio of cannabis and hemp-derived products.

Canopy Growth is the world's leading cannabis and hemp company. We recognize that employees are at the core of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes inclusiveness, collaboration, and diversity.

Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table, working together to continue our incredible momentum of growth.  If you are interested in building global challenger brands, scaling a business, and working in a values-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Cyber Security & IT Engineering, and as part of the Canopy Growth Cyber Security Team, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Security Engineer to join our dynamic Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the security of our network infrastructure. You will work closely with other IT professionals to ensure that our systems are protected against unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and other potential threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, including hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security technologies. You will be expected to stay current with the latest security trends and technologies to maintain a robust defense strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage network security solutions to protect the organization's infrastructure

• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and potential threats

• Perform regular security assessments, including vulnerability scanning and penetration testing

• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure integration of new technologies and systems

• Respond to security incidents and provide detailed analysis and recommendations

• Maintain and update security policies, procedures, and documentation

• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in network security or a similar role

• Proficiency with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies

• Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching

• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNA Security, or CEH

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Other Details

This is a full-time role based remotely within Canada.

We appreciate your interest, and promise to review all applications, but we will only be contacting those who best fit the requirements.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify your Talent Acquisition Partner. Please note, the chosen applicant will be required to successfully complete background and reference checks.