Zero Trust Security Analyst

Zero Trust Security Analyst

Join a high-impact cybersecurity initiative focused on advancing Zero Trust architecture across a complex enterprise environment. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy deep analysis, investigating security configurations, and influencing how modern access controls are designed. You will play a critical role in evaluating existing environments, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping shape secure, scalable Zero Trust policies.

Location: Hybrid – Pensacola, FL or Vienna, VA

Assignment Type: Contract Only

Duration: ~18 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing network security rules, firewall configurations, and access controls to determine reuse within Zero Trust frameworks
• Evaluate identity sources (AD, Entra ID, RBAC, IGA) to identify scalable, least-privilege access models
• Assess application access patterns (web, APIs, databases, internal services) to define appropriate trust boundaries
• Identify gaps, redundancies, and overly permissive access that require remediation
• Determine whether existing controls can be leveraged or require redesign for Zero Trust enforcement
• Document and define new security objects such as user groups, address groups, and application definitions
• Produce clear, structured analysis outlining current state, reuse opportunities, and required enhancements
• Partner closely with engineering, IAM, and security teams to support application onboarding and policy design
• Ensure traceability across applications, identities, and security controls for audit readiness

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals (firewalls, zones, L4/L7 rules)
• Experience analyzing enterprise firewall rule sets (Palo Alto or similar)
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts (AD, Entra ID, RBAC)
• Ability to interpret complex technical configurations and translate them into actionable insights
• Strong documentation and analytical skills

Preferred:

• Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) or user-based firewall policies
• Exposure to IAM, IGA, or identity governance tools
• Familiarity with CMDBs, application mapping, or onboarding workflows
• Experience supporting security audits or assessments

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $55.00 and $68.09 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.