Security Analyst III

Job Summary: Security Analyst III

[About the Role]
Join our dynamic IT Security team as a Security Analyst III, where you will play a critical role in safeguarding enterprise networks and driving continuous improvement in cybersecurity. Employ industry-leading tools and best practices to monitor, investigate, and respond to complex security threats and vulnerabilities. Enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values expertise, innovation, and professional development.

[Responsibilities]

- Proactively monitor network and cyber threats across multiple systems, ensuring compliance with NERC CIP standards
- Investigate, analyze, and resolve network security incidents, performing root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence
- Manage and optimize firewall security operations, including rule reviews, configuration changes, and policy remediation
- Interpret and assess firewall rules for security risks, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps, ensuring least privilege access
- Support incident response efforts by analyzing firewall logs and identifying unauthorized activities
- Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and OT teams to design and implement secure firewall changes
- Utilize advanced firewall management tools (e.g., FireMon, AlgoSec) to evaluate policy compliance and risk exposure
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation for firewall policies, standards, and review procedures
- Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, restoring secure services with minimal business impact
- Recommend and execute corrective actions to strengthen security posture and meet compliance goals
- Participate in periodic firewall rule reviews, governance processes, and audit remediation activities

[Required Skills and Experience]

- Bachelor s degree and 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
- Proven expertise with enterprise firewall platforms, especially Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Proficient in Palo Alto Panorama for centralized policy management
- Skilled in managing SIEM, NIDS/NIPS, HIDS/HIPS, and endpoint protection tools
- Strong grasp of firewall management, rule lifecycle, governance, and access control design
- Deep understanding of hardening practices, segmentation, and least privilege network principles
- Able to interpret complex firewall rule sets and recommend actionable improvements
- Quick to adapt to evolving business needs and technology trends

[Preferred Skills]

- NERC CIP Compliance Certification, System Operator Certification, or GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection Security Certification
- Familiarity with Windows automation tools
- Knowledge of disaster recovery and system recovery programs
- Creative problem-solving in rapidly changing environments

[Benefits]

- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a leading security organization
- Exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and methodologies
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Competitive compensation and contract flexibility
- Continuous learning and professional development

[How to Apply]
Ready to advance your cybersecurity career? Submit your application today and become a key defender of our critical infrastructure.