Security Analyst

We are looking for a dedicated Security Analyst II to join our team in either North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana or Georgia! In this role, you will focus on enhancing network security and protecting critical infrastructure. This is a long-term contract position requiring on-site presence four days a week, with one remote workday if desired.

Responsibilities:

• Configure, manage, and optimize Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls, including policies, threat prevention profiles, and GlobalProtect software.
• Administer and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower devices, including ACLs, VPNs, and security rules.
• Review and refine firewall rules regularly to ensure optimal performance and mitigate risks.
• Monitor and analyze network security alerts, anomalies, and logs using tools such as Panorama and packet capture utilities.
• Investigate and resolve network-based security incidents, working with incident response teams as needed.
• Support secure network connectivity across data centers, branch sites, and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot layer 2/3 networking issues affecting security appliances and connectivity.
• Assist in deploying secure architectures for new network builds and cloud integrations.
• Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, network diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to compliance activities and enforce security standards aligned with industry best practices.