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KTek Resourcing

Zero Trust Network Security Specialist (Cisco Secure Workload)

Hybrid

Edmonton, Canada

Mid level

Freelance

16-02-2026

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Skills

Leadership Cloud Security Splunk Monitoring Documentation and Reporting Training Analytics Elastic Stack

Job Specifications

Mandatory Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Certification:

Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) – Cloud Security Alliance

Experience (Minimum Required):

6+ years securing workloads in cloud and hybrid environments.
6+ years in continuous monitoring and threat detection (Splunk, Cisco Secure Analytics, Elastic Stack, etc.).
5+ years designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures (NIST 800-207).
5+ years developing and documenting Zero Trust best practices.
5+ years hands-on experience with Cisco Secure Workload.
5+ years deploying Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
Ability to travel within Alberta as required.

Nice to Have:

8+ years collaborating across cross-functional IT teams.
5+ years working in public sector or compliance-heavy environments (NIST, DoD, PCI-DSS).
Strong project documentation and reporting experience.
Experience presenting to senior leadership and executives.
Proven track record in training and knowledge transfer initiatives.

Security Requirements:

Standard Criminal Record Check (pre-clearance).
Enhanced Security Clearance
Completion of mandatory training including:
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Security Awareness Training

Evaluation Criteria

Financial / Pricing – 20%
Resource Qualifications – 20%
Interview – 60%
Anticipated Interview Dates: March 2–4, 2026

Submission Requirements:

Updated Resume (all experience clearly detailed by project)
Each role must include duration (MMM/YYYY – MMM/YYYY)
Three professional references (most recent first)

About the Company

Ktek Resourcing is a global staffing and recruitment firm specializing in IT, engineering, and professional services. We combine data, AI, and human insight to deliver smarter, faster hiring solutions. Whether you're filling a single role or scaling an entire team, we bring over two decades of recruiting expertise to every engagement. Ktek is proudly headquartered in Houston, TX. Our reach spans North America, South America, Asia, and EMEA, connecting businesses with top-tier talent. We are committed to creating equitable... Know more