Network Security Professional Program
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Experience
- At least 1 year of internship or professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, networking, computer science or computer engineering
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you a refugee or displaced person in Canada looking to build or advance your career in technology?
Free training programs are currently accepting applications for eligible jobseekers interested in the Network Security Professional Program
General Eligibility
Applicants generally must:
Be 18+
Have a high school diploma, GED, CAEC or equivalent
Have CLB 7–8 English for non-native English speakers
Be eligible to work full-time in Canada with a valid SIN
Be unemployed, underemployed, or facing financial barriers
Meet the applicable income and other program requirements
There is no cost to apply or participate.
Please note: Program availability and eligibility vary by location, and spaces are limited. Quebec residents are currently not eligible for these programs.
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Network Security Professional
Best for: Candidates with an existing IT/networking or cybersecurity background.
Technical requirements:
At least 1 year of internship or professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, networking, computer science or computer engineering
Bachelor's degree or post-secondary diploma in a related field
Basic Linux knowledge and familiarity with GUI/CLI tools
Knowledge of networking, technical support, scripts and cloud/networking concepts
Familiarity with logging and diagnostic commands
Ability to obtain security clearance/background check
The program provides hands-on cybersecurity training and a Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) certification pathway.
· Duration: 15 weeks
· Format: Hybrid (National, except Quebec)
· Next Ontario start: November 30, 2026
· End date: March 26, 2027
· Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EST
· Certification pathway: Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE)
Our partner organization is continuously looking for suitable applicants. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Participants will undergo hands-on cybersecurity training to develop professional skills in network security. The program includes a pathway to obtain the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) certification.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least one year of professional or internship experience in a related IT field and hold a post-secondary diploma or bachelor's degree. Candidates must also be eligible to work in Canada and possess basic knowledge of Linux and networking concepts.
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Networking
- Linux
- Cloud concepts
- Technical support
- Scripting
- Logging
- Diagnostic commands
- Information security
- Computer science
- Computer engineering
Benefits
- Free training
- Certification pathway
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Security & Safety
- Education
- Software
Keywords
- Cybersecurity
- Network Security
- Fortinet
- NSE
- Linux
- GUI
- CLI
- Cloud
- Networking
- Technical Support
- Scripting
- Logging
- Diagnostic
- Information Security
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- IT
- Training
- Certification