Senior Security Engineer

September 5, 2025

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Are you a cybersecurity powerhouse ready to safeguard cutting-edge networks in a dynamic, global environment? We’re on the hunt for a Senior Network Security Engineer to join our innovative team with our client in Montreal . If you thrive on implementing robust security solutions, automating tasks with Python, and advancing cloud-based defenses, this is your chance to make a real impact!

  • Location: Montreal (Onsite from Day 1, Hybrid – 3 days in office)

What You’ll Do:

  • Champion network security by implementing and administering hardware/software, enforcing policies, and troubleshooting incidents.
  • Collaborate with our Security Operations Center, provide Level 2 escalation support, and resolve complex problems.
  • Manage firewalls in AWS/Azure clouds and physical data centers, design remote access solutions (IPSec/SSL VPNs), and advance security capabilities.
  • Refine operational procedures, analyze/upgrade security measures, and integrate new technologies.
  • Handle daily tasks like firewall requests and incident responses while offering expert security advice for infrastructure decisions.
  • Evaluate security postures regularly and drive global security initiatives forward.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years in network security administration, engineering, or architecture.
  • Hands-on development experience with APIs and Python for automating firewall tasks.
  • Proficiency with firewall assessment tools (e.g., FireMon, Tufin) and decoding network traces/captures.
  • Deep knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, intrusion detection, encryption, and protocols (SMTP, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, SNMP).
  • Experience building/administering physical/virtual Palo Alto firewalls, network segmentation (e.g., Guardicore), and micro-segmentation (Cisco ACI, Palo Alto NextGen).
  • Familiarity with Palo Alto solutions like Global Protect, Wildfire, Expedition; features such as UserID, AppID, ContentID, HIPs.
  • Certifications in Palo Alto (PCNSA/PCNSE), Guardicore (GCSA/GCSE), AWS/Azure, Splunk, FireMon – a big plus!
  • Proven expertise in 2-4 key technologies, with the ability to cross-train teams.
  • Strong adherence to security policies, consistent attendance, and a passion for innovation.

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Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering

  • Industries

    Business Consulting and Services, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Company

Presto Recruiting Solutions

Location

Montreal

Country

Canada

Salary

100.000

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