Network Security Professional Program

Vancouver, BC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 20 hours per week

Job summary

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.

Job details

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. --- 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.

What you’ll do

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.