Application Analyst

Position: Application Analyst

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Charlotte NC – Hybrid

Pay Rate: $65.00-70.00/hr W2

(GC/USC ONLY)

Position Summary

Security Applications team is looking for a collaborative, driven, and technically skilled professional looking to make a meaningful impact in enterprise security by delivering reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions. This role will serve as a key project resource for our BEAR Enhancements initiative, partnering closely with the Firewall Compliance team to drive operational excellence, data integrity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the health, performance, and reliability of the BEAR application.

• Design and develop complex software solutions to address business challenges.

• Translate ideas into actionable user stories and deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Provide insights and solutions to product owners and business users.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and apply Human Performance tools during testing and implementation.

• Lead design/code reviews and uphold best practices in source control and documentation.

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly across diverse audiences.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset and passion for learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in application development and support.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Experience managing multiple priorities and user stories.

• Familiarity with the full application lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

(Listed in order of importance)

• Solid SQL background; comfortable with DBA tasks and stored procedures.

• Proficiency in C#.

• Python experience, especially for data extraction tasks.

• GUI development experience with Angular; strong JavaScript skills; basic HTML/CSS.

• RESTful APIs

• Familiarity with firewall policies or a networking background.

• Experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls.

• Knowledge of Archer platform.

• Comfort working with transactional and denormalized databases.

• Kafka experience.

Additional Desired Attributes

• Embrace Agile principles and value strong documentation.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple efforts confidently.

• Understanding of IT security standards and deliverables.