Experience and Skill Set Requirements
TOTAL OF 100%
Network Technology – 45%
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience with network infrastructure solutions and technologies including LAN/WAN, VPN, VLAN, wLAN, and hardware (servers, switches, routers, firewalls)
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience with Ontario K-12 school boards’ networks (WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, internet service delivery) - preferred
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience with software-defined networking (SDN, SD-WAN), in particular, Fortinet, Meraki, and Palo Alto – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience in data and performance monitoring, and management systems, in particular, SolarWinds, FortiManager, and Panorama – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 5+ years’ 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 – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience with data logging mechanisms and technologies including Syslog, IPFix and NetFlow – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and administering network protocols such as MPLS, VPLS, and VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)
- Hands-on experience performing network load testing, testing analysis, and risk assessments to ensure sound network architecture – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- Hands-on experience with data visualization tools to develop network dashboards such as Tableau, AWS QuickSight and Microsoft PowerBI
- Providing 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’ broadband modernization implementations
- Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network technologies with pilots and proof-of-concepts
Network Security – 30%
- 5+ years’ experience in advanced SD network security – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards
- 5+ years hands-on experience with network security and network protection solutions and technologies – preferably for Ontario K-12 school boards, including:
- Next-generation firewalls (specifically Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto),
- Distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection,
- Advanced intrusion prevention systems (IPS),
- Network access control (e.g., HPE Aruba ClearPass, FortiNAC),
- Endpoint protection and cloud-based security solutions
- 5 + years hands-on experience with authentication solutions and technologies, including:
- Password-based authentication
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Certificate-based authentication
- Biometric authentication (e.g., Fast Identity online (FIDO) Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), FIDO2, Google Authenticator, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML))
- Demonstrated experience assessing and evaluating new and emerging network security technologies with pilots and proof-of-concepts
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms and solutions
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) including Microsoft Azure Sentinel, AlienVault, Splunk, IBM Resilient, etc.
- Excellent knowledge and exposure to IoT security issues and data capturing mechanisms
Coordination Skills and Experience – 15%
Strong communication skills as demonstrated through:
- 5+ years’ experience in effectively presenting to management teams and external stakeholders
- 5+ years’ experience in preparing written materials (e.g., status reports, recommendations, briefing notes)
- 5+ years’ experience coordinating complex technical work with multiple IT teams, internal and external to the ministry
Public Sector Experience – 5%
- Knowledge of Government of Ontario standards (e.g., GO-ITS) and relevant policies and legislation
- 5+ years’ 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
- Demonstrated 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 – 5%
- Preferred postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc and/or PhD) in computer science or engineering
- Relevant vendor certifications or equivalent work experience
- Preferred but not mandatory – Cyber security certification (e.g. CEH, CISSP or CISM)