Position Type: Full-time, Permanent, Excluded

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Classification:Pay Group IV

Salary Range: $71,216.00 to $101,738.00

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found

If you are passionate about network and security technologies

and want to contribute to a dynamic organization,

we encourage you to apply.

What you're passionate about

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Network and Security Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology with a strong background in network and security technologies, including Palo Alto firewalls , Cisco networks , F5 load balancers , VMware , Azure networking, and Cybersecurity best practices . This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network and security infrastructure to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems.

A typical day for the Network & Security Analyst

• Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers and access points, RADIUS services, Azure virtual networks, WAN connections, and load balancers.
• Manage Palo Alto firewalls to protect our network perimeter and adjust firewall rules, and administer and troubleshoot remote access VPN clients, portals, and gateways.
• Monitor network traffic and security logs in coordination with the security team to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Collaborate with other infrastructure team members and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and remediate network and security issues.
• Configure and manage F5 load balancers to optimize application delivery.
• Work with VMware virtualization technologies to ensure efficient and secure virtual networks, including Site Recovery Manager based failover and replication.
• Design and implement Azure networking solutions, including virtual networks, subnets, ExpressRoute, and Site to Site VPN.
• Remediate known security issues and proactively improve overall security posture.
• Manage and implement the Enterprise Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), certificate templates, and SSL certificates.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, policies, and procedures.
• Submit formalized change tickets and work with change management to ensure change processes are adhered to.
• Work on assigned tickets from the IT Service Management system.
• Support infrastructure team operations, including working monthly weekend change windows when required.
• Participate in on-call rotation for infrastructure incidents after hours.

What you bring

• Technical diploma or degree in Information Technology with a focus on networking and security, or equivalent related education and/or experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Network and Security Analyst or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls , Cisco networks , and F5 load balancers .
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
• Familiarity with Azure networking and security .
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure related, CCNA, CCNP, PCNSE, or CISSP are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to effectively troubleshoot complex issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven passion for technology.

APS is made up of hard-working, respectful and talented people who understand and invite diversity to the workplace. We take pride in holding ourselves accountable and continuing to meet or exceed service levels for plan members, pensioners and employers. We ensure they receive quality services because they—along with our people—are the reason we endure and succeed.

And it sure feels good helping hard-working Albertans receive their well-deserved pensions.

• Flexible work arrangements that make sense to you: work from home, relocation and more
• Community-minded workplace with a friendly team environment
• Vacation starting at 15 days per year, 13 statutory holidays, personal days, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Competitive benefit package featuring extended health and dental benefits and a 100% employer-paid flexible spending account
• In-house training programs, extensive career development and coaching program, access to external education opportunities and wellness programs
• Discount programs through various partner agencies

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