Analyst, Network & Security - 12 Month Contract

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for an Analyst, Network & Security – 12 month contract, come grow with us!

Reporting to the Manager, Cybersecurity & Network, the successful candidate will provide hands-on execution capacity for HPS cybersecurity and network programs. There will be a primary focus on network segmentation and the SonicWall to FortiGate firewall migration, including firewall policy cleanup, validation testing, documentation, and evidence collection. Working under the direction of the Manager, Cybersecurity and Network, the role helps deliver risk reduction work across HPS sites while keeping changes controlled, documented, and validated.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Network Segmentation & Firewall Migration Support:
  • Support site-by-site network segmentation and the SonicWall to FortiGate firewall migration, including traffic and firewall rule review, rule and object cleanup, SonicWall documentation, FortiGate migration preparation, validation testing, and post-change checks.
  • Prepare ServiceDesk Plus change records, implementation notes, rollback steps, and post-change evidence under the direction of the Manager, Cybersecurity and Network.

• Network & Security Operations Support:
  • Provide intermediate (Level 2) troubleshooting support for connectivity, VPN and remote access, wireless, firewall, routing and switching, and DNS/DHCP issues.
  • Work assigned tickets and alerts, collect diagnostic information, document findings, and escalate to senior analysts or vendors when needed.

• Documentation, Inventory & Evidence Management:
  • Maintain network diagrams, VLAN and IP documentation, site and circuit information, firewall and VPN records, asset inventory, SOPs, and runbooks.
  • Keep test results, remediation trackers, and control evidence current to support audits, cyber insurance, KPI reporting, and security control validation.

• Security Tool & Access Administration Support:
  • Under supervision, support routine administration and evidence collection in approved platforms such as FortiGate/FortiManager, FortiSIEM, Auvik, AppGate, Taegis, Umbrella, Entra ID, Intune, and Purview.
  • Support access review preparation and firewall policy cleanup activities, with no unsupervised privileged access.

• Project Coordination, Testing & Reporting Support:
  • Support project trackers, meeting notes, KPI inputs, follow-up lists, validation testing, and post-implementation documentation for cybersecurity and network roadmap items.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• Completed post-secondary degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Engineering or a related discipline
• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience
• Intermediate TCP/IP networking: routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, wireless, and VPN/remote access
• Experience with firewall administration and rule/policy review (SonicWall and/or FortiGate)
• Strong understanding of network segmentation concepts and change control discipline
• Previous network and security troubleshooting and diagnostic data collection experience
• Understanding of or experience using a ticketing systems and technical documentation (ServiceDesk Plus or similar)
• Basic security operations experience: log review, alert follow-up, and evidence collection
• Exposure to Fortinet, SonicWall, Microsoft security tools, Auvik, AppGate, Taegis, or Umbrella is an asset
• One or more of the following certifications are required: Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or SC-900, or AWS Cloud Practitioner.
• The following certifications would be preferred: Fortinet NSE 4 / FCP, SonicWall SNSA, CCNP (Enterprise or Security), Microsoft AZ-500 or SC-200 or similar certifications

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:

At Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), we provide market‑competitive compensation that reflects performance, skills, and current market conditions. For this role, the base salary range is $71,600.00 to $107,400.00, with final offers determined by experience, qualifications, and role complexity.

We recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique strengths, and we do not want this range to limit or discourage anyone from applying. In addition to base pay, this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for performance‑based incentives. We welcome open conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.

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