Network Security Specialist

British Columbia
$95,500-119,400 per year
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Description :Beem Credit Union: Banking for every journeyBeem is redefining what it means to be a credit union. With 80 years of cooperative history and a bold vision for the future, we’ve united to create a financial partner that offers both digital ease and people-first service.Our mission is clear: financial wellness for all. We help British Columbians achieve their goals through personalized advice, innovative technology, and genuine human connection.As one of BC’s largest credit unions, we serve over 200,000 members across 66 branches with $18 billion in assets under administration.If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and purpose, join us on the journey.Learn more:What this role is all about:The Network Security Specialist will strengthen Beem’s security posture by designing, implementing, and operating secure network controls across cloud and hybrid environments. This role focuses on protecting critical services through strong network segmentation, secure connectivity, and consistent enforcement of Zero Trust principles.They will be responsible for hands-on configuration and management of enterprise network security platforms, including firewalls, SASE components, WAF, and DDoS protections, with a strong emphasis on Azure-based networking. This includes translating architectural intent into enforceable rules, policies, and guardrails that hold up under real-world traffic and threat conditions.As Network security specialist you will work closely members of cloud, infrastructure, and security team to help reduce attack surface by tightening ingress and egress controls, improving visibility into network flows, and supporting threat detection through high-fidelity telemetry. You will participate directly in incident response, root cause analysis, and security improvement initiatives tied to network-level events.They will also contribute to Beem’s broader security maturity by documenting standards, supporting security architecture reviews, and aligning network security practices with regulatory and framework expectations. The objective is clear: build and operate network defenses that are practical, auditable, and resilient—without slowing the business down.This role is open to hybrid working arrangements within British Columbia.What you’ll do:

Design, configure, and deploy a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework to provide secure, low-latency network access, integrating cloud security, secure web gateway (SWG) and other network security services.
Lead the implementation of Zero Trust principles, ensuring that all access requests (internal and external) to resources within on-prem and cloud environments are authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated.
Implement and manage DDoS Protection services (for e.g. Imperva, Akamai, Cloudflare, etc.) to safeguard cloud applications and services from distributed denial-of-service attacks. Regularly monitor, test, and optimize DDoS configurations for resilience and performance.
Configure and maintain cloud-based WAF solutions to protect applications from web-based threats. Regularly review WAF policies and rulesets to ensure security without impacting application performance.
Develop, implement, and enforce network security policies and standards to support secure connectivity across on-prem and cloud environments.
Collaborate with the security operations and IT teams to monitor and analyze network security alerts from network security services, ensuring rapid response and mitigation of security threats.
Work closely with IT teams to optimize network performance, ensuring secure and seamless connectivity while implementing network segmentation for enhanced security.
Stay updated on the latest developments in SASE, Zero Trust, and cloud security practices. Evaluate new technologies, perform proof-of-concept testing, and recommend tools to enhance cloud network security.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of network security configurations, and procedures.
Participate in on-call rotation to support security services.

What you'll bring:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline.
3–5 years of hands-on experience in network security, with a strong focus on cloud environments (Azure preferred).
Proven, practical experience designing, deploying, and operating SASE and Zero Trust network architectures in production environments.
Preferred hands-on experience with enterprise network and security platforms, including:
Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, cloud-delivered security)
Imperva or Cloudflare or Akamai (Cloud WAF)
Azure Firewall and Azure-native network security controls
Strong proficiency with Azure networking and security services, including NSGs, UDRs, Azure DNS, Private Endpoints, Service Endpoints, and routing design.
Preferred hands-on experience configuring and tuning Cloud Web Application Firewalls and Cloud DDoS Protection, including policy creation, rule tuning, and incident response.
Solid understanding of cloud security fundamentals, including the shared responsibility model and secure-by-design principles.
Experience with threat detection, traffic analysis, and security event correlation, working closely with SIEM and SOC teams.
Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with both business stakeholders and deeply technical teams.
Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments, prioritizing work, and adapting as architectures and threats evolve.
Broad experience across IT infrastructure and security frameworks, including NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, and Cloud Well-Architected Frameworks.
Relevant certifications strongly preferred, including:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Certified Network Security Specialist, or vendor-specific SASE / Zero Trust / firewall certifications (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Imperva, or Microsoft)

Your Total RewardsAt Beem, we believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we’ve built a Total Rewards package that’s more than competitive—it’s designed to help you shine. From your pay to your peace of mind, we’ve got your back.CompensationAnnual salary range: $95,500 - 119,400Your pay reflects the skills, experience, and unique strengths you bring. We review salaries every year.Performance and recognitionYour success is Beem’s success. We reward great performance through recognition and, where applicable, performance bonuses tied to shared goals.Health and wellnessWe're invested in your well-being

Extended health coverage, including mental health support.
Dental care that keeps you smiling.
Disability coverage for peace of mind.

Time away: Rest isn’t extra—it’s essential

Take the time you need to relax, explore, or just catch up on life, with vacation and personal days.

Retirement and financial well-beingYour future self will thank you.

Generous RRSP contributions.
In-house financial advice to help you plan ahead.
Flexible options to add your own contributions.

Beem member perksLittle extras that make a big difference.

Free banking accounts.
Special mortgage and lending rates.
Preferred financial perks.

The bottom lineYour Total Rewards aren’t just a package—they’re a reflection of our values. We build together by celebrating success, own it by investing in your growth, and keep things welcoming by making sure you feel supported at work, at home, and wherever your journey takes you.At Beem we are BOLD and Always Welcoming and our values are at the forefront of everything we do!

Build Together: You are a team player who thrives on collaboration, sparks ideas, and fosters inclusivity.
Own It: You are ready to take charge, drive change, and deliver outstanding results.
Lead with Agility: You are a dynamic, adaptable thinker who thrives on challenge and innovation.
Driven by Curiosity: You are eager to explore, learn, and shape the future.

Ready to join?Visit us at to learn more about what it’s like to work for Beem Credit Union! We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.We at Beem Credit Union are committed to ensuring inclusive employment practices and an accessible business environment for our employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute covered by the Human Rights Code and encourage all qualiﬁed candidates to apply. We are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team.Beem Credit Union serves communities across many traditional Territories and Treaty areas in British Columbia. We are grateful to live and work on this land and are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, and building strong, connected relationships.

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