INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY CONSULTANT

Position Description.
Are you motivated by the opportunity to delight our clients by providing them with innovative solutions to complex technical problems? These are exciting times for CGI and we are looking for talented individuals to trail blaze with us.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design secure network architectures that meet their needs.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure security architecture frameworks, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance across all network projects.
- Conduct risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in existing network security infrastructure, Extended Detection and response, DDOS, network detection and response etc.
and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
- Design and implement security controls and measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats.
- Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and solutions to enhance the security posture of our network infrastructure.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams in implementing network security best practices and standards.
- Stay current with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and assess their potential impact on our network infrastructure.
- Act as a subject matter expert on network security, providing expertise and guidance to both internal teams and clients.
- Collaborate with external partners and vendors to leverage their expertise and resources in enhancing our network security capabilities.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in infrastructure security architecture or a related field.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP stack, routing, and switching technologies.
- Proven experience designing and implementing security solutions for complex network environments.
- Deep knowledge of security principles, standards, and best practices, such as ISO , NIST, and CIS Controls.
- Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and Network Access controls, Secure service edge solutions -Palo Alto, Forescout, Secure Link, Extended detection and response solutions-Crowdstrike, Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Cortex XDR, Network Detection and response solutions-Darktrace, Vectra, Graylog, DDOS/antibot solutions-Cloudflare.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, or CCIE Security are preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Skills.
Cyber Security Consulting What you can expect from us.
Insights you can act on While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
We call our employees "members" because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of.
This has been our Dream since , and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings.
We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow.
If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We will be happy to assist.
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