Senior Network Security Consultant (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Network Security Consultant (Cybersecurity): Administering and maintaining mission-critical network infrastructure and security tooling for clients with an accent on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and incident response. Focus on designing secure perimeter strategies, performing rapid vulnerability remediation, and executing containment and recovery during active cyber attacks.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly scaling cybersecurity firm specializing in high-impact incident response and technical security consulting.

What you will do

• Administer and maintain client network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems.
• Operate and tune security tooling such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, and identity platforms (Entra ID, Okta).
• Design and deploy Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, specifically utilizing Cloudflare edge, access, and tunnel services.
• Implement and enforce hardening standards aligned with CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53/171, and ITSG-33.
• Support active incident response engagements by isolating systems, preserving evidence, and rebuilding infrastructure under pressure.
• Produce technical client deliverables, including network diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, and IR action logs.

Requirements

• Deep, hands-on experience with multi-vendor firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, and/or Cisco) including routing, switching, and segmentation.
• Proven track record of client-facing consulting, with the ability to explain technical risks to non-technical executive leadership.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, and ZTNA fundamentals (identity-centric access, least privilege).
• Practical experience delivering ZTNA solutions, with a strong preference for Cloudflare One/Zero Trust.
• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, weekends, and extended shifts during critical incident response events.
• Eligibility for Government of Canada security clearance (Secret or higher).

Nice to have

• Bilingualism in English and French.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP Security, NSE, PCNSA, MS-102, AZ-104, CISSP Associate, GCIH, or GCFA.
• Familiarity with Linux administration and scripting using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with SIEM/EDR platforms like Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, CrowdStrike, or Splunk.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on projects with genuine national and allied security impact.
• Flat, high-trust organizational culture with direct access to senior technical leadership.
• Competitive compensation including on-call and incident response premiums and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package and continuous learning budget with certification sponsorship.
• Clear career paths into senior engineering, architecture, or security specializations.