Engineering Lead, Network Security Tools

The opportunity

The Engineering Lead, Network Security Tools is a senior technical role that will accountable for introduction of new security and connectivity technology capabilities at Ontario Teachers’. This role is responsible for Network Security Tools strategy, planning design and continuous improvement and works with various service providers to oversee implementation. 

Who you'll work with

This role is additionally responsible for relationship management with key vendors and internal partners, managing services, processes and KPIs, related to system design effectiveness, requirements traceability, customer and partner satisfaction, system design quality and system availability in order to take proactive actions and deliver expected levels of system capability.

What you'll do

• Defines and manages TI (Technology Infrastructure) controls

• Research new technologies and prototypes new ideas

• Manages & executes on evaluation and introduction of all new TI technology (hardware and software)

• Coordinates and executes all FOAK testing and POCs (scoping and execution)

• Collaborates in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment, security, and availability

• Designs, develops and delivers scalable and automated capabilities and architecture - Infrastructure as code

• Identifies and communicates design & engineering decisions Clients (costs, timelines, scope, prioritization, design decisions, risks) to TI

• Procures hardware, software and software licensing, and manages licensing model choices

• Provides Level 3 Support for various infrastructure and COTS software (rotating on-call). Target is 5% or less time spent on support

• Participates as required in the delivery of Customer Projects

• Governs functional services and processes (approvals, prioritization, and key decisions)

• Prioritizes builds in coordination with Business & Demand Management function

• Architects, designs and implements On Prem and Cloud Based solutions

• Ensures success in building and migrating applications, software, and services as required

• Develops KPIs to simplify service consumption by end-users and engineers

• Optimizes and supports our existing Technology and data centre based solutions

• Minimizes system integration complexity while maintaining system reliability and business continuity objectives

• Technical Skills & Presence – is the technical authority in multiple areas of Technology Infrastructure (TI). Understands & applies the strategic direction of the organization and the supporting IT systems and Infrastructure Architecture

• Leads technology innovation - Implements improved technical solutions. Designs and implements innovative solutions to advance business opportunities

• Subject Matter Expertise - Actively seeks, provides or coordinates internal or external training for TI employees. Maintains knowledge of emerging security and mentor’s system engineers on technical specialties

• Technical Strategic Planning - Coordinates development of technical standards and processes between Infrastructure Engineering and other TI areas. Demonstrates ability to translate organizational structures to technical Architectures

• Technical Alignment to Business Needs and Technical Solutions - Practical approach to solving business needs with optimal technical approach. Advocates for appropriate technologies to solve business problems

• Quality & Initiative - Implements technical projects that have met quality standards for production. Ability to apply out of the box thinking. Investigates areas for quality standards and decreases numbers of defects. Implements standard repeatable processes

What you'll need

• Expert understanding of Cyberark PAM and other authentication and authorization tools

• Significant experience in the design, delivery and operation of secure and reliable security platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Studies, IT or relevant experience

• ITIL Foundations certification preferred

• TOGAF certification preferred

• Nice to have skills - Managed Services: Qradar, SIEM, XDR, oath2, Soar

• PaaS & SaaS - Security and Operations:

• CyberArk Engineering or Administrating

• Managed and monitored the Privileged Access Management CyberArk platform including all components including but not limited to vaults, CPM, AAM, CCP, PSM, PSMP, PVWA, PTA, agents, plugins, and connectors.

• Experience in managing, configuring, and optimizing the CyberArk for large enterprise organizations.

• Ability to onboard new privilege accounts and platforms

• Experience with developing and incorporating custom plug-ins

• Experience with SASE / SSE solutions interconnecting clients and data centers around the world

• Managing a variety of enterprise security tools and platforms

• Experience with SIEM integration

• Using and supporting oath2

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What we’re offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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