Security Analyst III

Job Title: Security Analyst III

Job Location: Remote

Job Duration: 6+ months contract

Job Description :

The IT Security Systems Analyst will leverage tools to perform vulnerability and threat monitoring. Investigates, responds to, and reports on network and security risks to Client EU tools which include but are not limited to SIEM, NIDS/NIPS, and HIDS/HIPS suites. This position is required to do shift work. The Senior level performs assigned tasks under minimal guidance from supervisor. Additionally, this role is responsible for supporting firewall security operations, including interpreting, reviewing, and assessing firewall rules for security risk, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards, and least privilege principles.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Performs a variety of complex assignments (may lead some projects) and analyzes and solves complex problems in the below areas.

Network and Cyber Threat Monitoring:

Conduct ongoing review of multiple systems and sources to detect network access, network intrusion, information integrity, and NERC CIP compliance risks

Investigate network security events, conducting root-cause analysis to identify threats for recurring incidents

Monitor and track incidents related to network access, network intrusion, cybersecurity, and NERC CIP regulatory compliance

Corrective Actions:

Troubleshoot, diagnose network problems, and implement corrective action within prescribed guidelines to mitigate impact to business continuity

Support restoration of secure network services as quickly as possible while limiting business impact

Report network incidents, cybersecurity incidents, and NERC CIP compliance risks

Assist in minor network or system configuration changes to improve system security and meet NERC CIP compliance requirements

Recommend and implement firewall rule tuning or configuration changes to mitigate identified risks and improve security posture

Assist in firewall policy remediation efforts to address audit findings, compliance gaps, or identified vulnerabilities

Interpret, review, and analyze firewall rules to identify security risks, misconfigurations, overly permissive access, and compliance gaps

Perform risk-based reviews of firewall rule requests and existing rule sets to ensure adherence to security standards and least privilege access

Support firewall governance processes, including intake validation, rule lifecycle management (create/modify/remove), and periodic recertification activities

Conduct firewall rule reviews to identify redundant, shadowed, or unused rules and recommend remediation actions

Assess firewall configurations against security baselines and hardening standards to reduce attack surface

Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and OT teams to ensure firewall changes are properly designed, tested, and implemented with minimal business risk

Utilize firewall management and policy analysis tools (e.g., FireMon, AlgoSec) to evaluate rule effectiveness, policy compliance, and risk exposure

Support incident response efforts by analyzing firewall logs and rule behavior to determine potential threat activity or unauthorized access paths

Develop and maintain documentation related to firewall policies, standards, and review procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Required Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related work experience.

Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with enterprise firewall platforms, including Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Experience administering and managing Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall policy management

Familiarity with DLP, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS, HIDS/HIPS, and endpoint protection suite

Experience with firewall management, including rule lifecycle management, governance processes, and access control design

Strong understanding of firewall hardening practices, segmentation strategies, and least privilege network design

Ability to interpret complex firewall rule sets and translate findings into actionable security recommendations

Easily adapts to changing circumstances

Understands business goals and strategic priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

NERC CIP Compliance Analysis Certification, System Operator Certification, GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection Security Certification

Possesses knowledge and understanding of specific testing tools (e.g., Windows automation tool)

Ability to establish and maintain the appropriate programs to recover the systems in the event of a disaster or security threat

Presents a creative approach to problems Experience supporting fast-changing business organizations.

Equal Employment Opportunity.