
Firewall Operations Shift Lead, Deloitte Global Technology
- Toronto, ON
- $85,000-156,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Work Model: Remote
Reference code: 129250
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
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- Have many careers in one Firm.
- Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
- Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
- Lead and manage a team of firewall engineers during the assigned shift.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team and with other IT departments.
- Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of firewall systems.
- Ensure firewall rules and policies are up-to-date and aligned with security best practices.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews of firewall configurations to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Lead the response to security incidents and breaches, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Coordinate with other IT and security teams to investigate and remediate incidents.
- Document incidents and create post-incident reports with recommendations for improvements.
- Develop and implement processes and procedures to enhance the efficiency of firewall operations.
- Monitor network traffic and firewall performance, identifying and addressing potential issues.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Stay updated with the latest firewall technologies, threat landscapes, and security best practices.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance security and efficiency.
- Participate in training and development programs to maintain and enhance technical skills.
- Prepare and present regular reports on firewall operations, incidents, and performance metrics.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of firewall configurations, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure proper documentation of all changes and incidents in accordance with organizational policies.
- Bachelor's Degree/College Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of hands on experience utilizing Checkpoint and Palo Alto in Firewall Operations.
- Expert level knowledge of Check Point firewalls including additional blades.
- Knowledge of Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls.
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN and network protocols.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools and commands to ensure quick resolution to issues.
- Advanced level skill in firewall policy management. Ability to manage support cases with external technology vendors.
- Knowledge of server technologies
- Knowledge of virtual technologies