Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Client: Top 5 Bank

Duration: 12 Month Contract (Opportunity to Extend/Convert)

Hours: 37.5 Hours

Location: Hybrid 1x/Week ( Downtown, Toronto)

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with a strong working knowledge of Basic DNS and SMTP.
• Understanding of DNS hierarchy, domain registration, domain hosting, MX records, and expertise in identifying and mitigating phishing email threats.
• Experience with Domain Security (5+years generating and managing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records)
• Collaboration and Communication Skill 5+ working with cross functional teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an updated record of all external domains (2266) owned by the financial institution.
• Ensure proper hosting of domains on official registrars such as CSC and Akamai.
• Collaborate with different Lines of Business (LOBs) through the Project Management (PM) team to obtain approvals for securing domains.
• Generate SPF and DMARC records for approved domains and submit them to the Domain Management (DM) team, following established change processes.
• Validate and add updated records to security monitoring tools, such as Agari, ensuring accurate and timely implementation.
• Work closely with the PM team to initiate change requests, providing necessary attachments, domain lists, and records (minimum 2 per week).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of approvals, change requests, and communication with LOBs for audit purposes.

Preferred Skills:

• In-depth understanding of how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records contribute to securing email communication.
• Ability to explain and educate team members on DNS concepts, domain security, and the potential risks associated with phishing emails.
• Familiarity with email security tools and technologies.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with LOBs, PM teams, and other stakeholders.
• Proven experience in handling domain security tasks within a financial institution or similar regulated environment.

This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.

This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.

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