About Malleum Malleum is at the forefront of next-generation cyber defense, partnering with marquee clients across government, defense, financial services, and critical infrastructure. We're experiencing exceptional growth as demand accelerates for trusted advisors capable of delivering at the intersection of national security, allied intelligence cooperation, and enterprise resilience. Our consultants embed directly with clients to design, secure, and operate the networks and systems behind cutting-edge defensive technologies and programs with national and allied security impact.If you take pride in being the trusted technical hands clients rely on to keep mission-critical environments running and to help them recover when things go wrong, Malleum is where your craft meets purpose.The Chance We're seeking a client-facing Network & Security Consultant to deliver hands-on design, administration, hardening, and operational support across client network and security infrastructure, and to play a critical supporting role in active incident response (IR) engagements. In this role you'll work remotely and at times on-site, within client environments including sovereign, regulated, and cleared settings providing the technical expertise, composure, and professionalism that define the Malleum delivery experience.What You'll Do Administer, monitor, and maintain client network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systemsOperate and tune client security tooling such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, email security, vulnerability scanners, and identity platforms (Entra ID, Okta)Design, deploy, and operate Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, including Cloudflare edge, access, and tunnel services, to enable secure remote access, identity-aware policies, and modern perimeter strategiesSupport Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments within each client's security baseline and compliance postureImplement and enforce hardening standards aligned with CIS Benchmarks, NIST 800-53/171, ITSG-33, and client-specific frameworksLead patch management, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management across client servers, endpoints, and network devicesSupport active incident response engagements — deploying and tuning tooling, isolating systems, preserving evidence, rebuilding infrastructure, and assisting with containment, eradication,



and recovery activitiesWork odd hours, evenings, weekends, and extended shifts during active IR engagements, including rapid mobilization with little notice when clients are under attackPartner with Malleum's IR consultants, forensic analysts, and threat hunters to execute response playbooks under pressureMaintain client backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity systems with regular testingProduce high-quality client deliverables: network diagrams, configuration documentation, runbooks, SOPs, IR action logs, and status reportsStandardize provisioning, onboarding/offboarding, and access control workflows within client environmentsServe as a trusted technical point of contact, communicating clearly with client stakeholders ranging from end users to executive leadership during both steady-state and crisis operationsContribute to scoping, estimation, and continuous improvement of Malleum's managed, project-based, and IR service offeringsParticipate in an on-call rotation supporting critical client infrastructure and security eventsWhat You Bring 7+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise network and security infrastructure across multi-vendor environments. Deep expertise in routing, switching, network segmentation, and firewall policy management, with strong proficiency in Fortinet, Palo Alto, and/or Cisco technologiesDemonstrated success working directly with clients - explicit communication, professionalism, and stakeholder management, including explaining technical risk and decisions to non-technical leadershipSignificant progressive experience blending network and cybersecurity responsibilities, ideally in a consulting, MSP, MSSP, or IR settingStrong working knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and segmentationSolid understanding of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) fundamentals: identity-centric access, least privilege, micro-segmentation, device posture,



and continuous verificationHands-on ZTNA delivery experience is a significant assetHands-on experience with wireless controllers and NAC solutionsDemonstrated ability to perform under pressure during incidents: calm, methodical, and effective during long, high-intensity engagementsWillingness and availability to work odd hours, weekends, and extended shifts when supporting active IR mattersWorking knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 / Azure administrationFamiliarity with Linux administration and scripting (Power Shell, Bash, or Python) for automation and rapid responseExperience with SIEM/EDR platforms (e.G., Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Crowd Strike, Splunk), including rapid deployment in IR scenariosExposure to incident response frameworks such as NIST SP 800-61 and SANS PICERL is a strong assetSolid grasp of cybersecurity fundamentals: identity, encryption, logging, hardening, and zero-trust principlesComfort working across multiple client environments, tooling stacks, and change-management processes simultaneouslyCertifications such as Comp TIA Security+, Network+, CCNA, CCNP Security, NSE, PCNSA, MS-102, AZ-104, or equivalent strongly preferred; CISSP Associate, SSCP, GCIH, or GCFA an assetEligibility for Government of Canada security clearance (Secret or higher); existing clearance highly valuedBilingualism (English/French) considered a strong assetWhy Malleum Work shoulder-to-shoulder with marquee clients on programs and incidents with genuine national and allied security impactJoin a rapidly scaling firm with a flat, high-trust culture and direct access to senior IR and technical leadersExposure to a wide variety of advanced security tooling, sectors, and cleared environmentsCompetitive compensation, on-call and IR premiums, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefitsContinuous learning budget, certification sponsorship, and transparent paths into senior engineering, IR, architecture, or security specializationsMalleum is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities and missions we serve.We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Network & Security Consultant (Quebec City)
🏢 Malleum
📍 Quebec City