Security Consultant

Description:

Akkodis is a global digital engineering and technology solutions company specializing in smart industry transformation, cybersecurity, AI, and IT consulting.
With a presence in over 30 countries, Akkodis partners with leading private and public sector organizations to deliver innovation-driven solutions that enable operational excellence, resilience, and security.

Job Description:

Akkodis is seeking an Information Technology Security Consultant to provide advanced IT security support and implementation for a Government of Canada client based in Ottawa.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining and strengthening classified IT environments by conducting threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and implementing security infrastructure solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and cryptographic devices.

This position demands deep technical expertise in network and cybersecurity protocols, incident response, and secure system design, combined with hands-on experience in government or defence IT environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 3rd-line IT security support for complex incidents, including root cause analysis and resolution.

• Review, analyze, and apply networking and Internet security protocols (TCP/IP) as needed.

• Identify and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure through monitoring and detection systems.

• Design, test, and implement updates to operating systems and security infrastructure.

• Install, configure, and maintain firewalls, content filters, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

• Produce detailed technical documentation, testing procedures, and implementation plans.

• Evaluate and implement security solutions proposed by external or defence organizations.

Mandatory Qualifications (Must Haves):

• Valid GOC Top Secret Security Clearance (file number required with application).

• Minimum 3 years (within last 5) working within a GOC Secret or higher classified network.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing IT infrastructures and systems, including:

  • Microsoft Network Operating Systems, or

  • IP Networks, or

  • Applications Integration.

• Proven experience designing and maintaining security networking equipment, such as:

  • Guards & Gateways

  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS)

  • Firewalls

  • Cryptographic Devices

  • Border Protection Systems

  • Data Diodes

• Advanced working knowledge of Layer 7 security protocols and tools.

Additional / Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a National Defence or classified government environment.

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Firewalls: Cisco, Palo Alto

  • Routing/Switching, DNS, Proxy configurations

• Proficiency with Layer 7 security technologies such as:

  • HTTP/SMTP protocols

  • Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

  • Mail Guards, Trustwave MailMarshal

  • McAfee Web Gateway or Chat Gateway

  • Skyhigh

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related IT field.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in high-security environments.

• In-depth understanding of cyber defence and threat mitigation techniques.

• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.

• Ability to operate effectively within classified, high-compliance government networks.

• Proactive and self-motivated with a focus on precision and reliability.

Work Environment:

• On-site role (5 days/week) at the client’s Ottawa facility.

• Requires work within secure network environments under government compliance.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a classified infrastructure context.

Compensation & Contract Details:

• Contract position – duration not specified.

• Compensation commensurate with experience and security clearance level.