Intermediate Security Analyst, Palo Alto Technologies (Contract/Consultant)

Northbridge Financial Corporation • Toronto, ON

2d • Remote

About The Position

As an Intermediate Security Analyst, you’ll play a hands-on role in protecting our technology environment while helping improve how we operate. In this contract opportunity, you’ll support day‑to‑day firewall operations using the Palo Alto Networks platform and work closely with experienced security engineers who are eager to mentor and share knowledge. You’ll also have the opportunity to identify inefficiencies in our security operations and help introduce practical automation or technology-driven improvements that make our processes more effective and scalable. This role is open to remote candidates across Canada.

Requirements

• Experience in information security, network security, or IT operations.
• Hands-on exposure to Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS), including monitoring and rule management.
• A foundational understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and NAT.
• Experience reviewing firewall logs and understanding traffic flow and security policies.
• Exposure to improving operational processes through scripting, automation, or technology enhancements (e.g., dashboards, workflows, or tooling).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Panorama or Palo Alto threat prevention features.
• Understanding of IPS/IDS or URL filtering.
• Basic scripting or REST API experience.
• Progress toward certifications such as PCCET, PCNSA, CompTIA Security+, or CCNA.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day firewall operations using the Palo Alto Networks platform.
• Work closely with experienced security engineers.
• Identify inefficiencies in security operations.
• Introduce practical automation or technology-driven improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Analyze logs, alerts, and network traffic to identify security or connectivity issues.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual effort through automation or tooling.
• Follow established runbooks while thinking critically about how processes can evolve.
• Communicate clearly and document work in a structured, meaningful way.

Benefits

• Remote-friendly work options for candidates located anywhere in Canada
• Access to mentorship, learning opportunities, and hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security platforms
• A collaborative, people-first culture that values curiosity, improvement, and knowledge sharing
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful security and operational initiatives that protect our customers and organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed