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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Firewall Analyst II - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Network Address Translation, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Zero Trust Network Access, System Availability, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Terraform, Big Ip - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/06872c80-d179-4a1e-a9ed-35732dfee0fa ## About the Role * Hands-on engineering and lifecycle support of Palo Alto Networks solutions. * Strong knowledge of network protocols including BGP, IPSec, routing, and NAT with SASE connectivity design. * Experience with SASE platforms such as Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, and Strata Cloud Manager. * Integration with on-prem Inspection Zone and hybrid cloud architectures, including F5 BIG-IP and SWG/Proxy. * Collaboration with Security Operations, Network Engineering, and Incident Response. * System hardening, high availability, and performance optimization. * Security monitoring, telemetry integration, policy enforcement, and threat detection across SASE and on-prem environments. * Preferred experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code such as Python or Terraform. * Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and practices such as NIST, CIS, and Zero Trust. * Desired certifications include SANS GIACIAIHFA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, or related network/system security certifications. Education Requirements: * High School, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Arts in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for a degree. * 4+ years cybersecurity or IT-related experience, including information security or system administration roles. Additional 3+ years in cybersecurity or IT functions preferred. ## Description * Participate in implementation, support, and lifecycle management of Palo Alto SASE solutions (Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Strata Cloud Manager) integrated with Inspection Zone technologies (F5 BIG-IP, SWG/Proxy). * Design, deploy, and optimize cloud-delivered security controls including SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and threat prevention per Palo Alto SASE architecture. * Provide advanced engineering support for SASE and Inspection Zone platforms in partnership with Security Operations, Network Engineering, and Incident Response. * Drive monitoring, telemetry integration, and policy enforcement across SASE and on-prem environments for consistent visibility and detection. * Execute system hardening, high availability design, failover strategy, and service continuity planning for SASE and Inspection Zone. * Apply threat intelligence and best practices to proactively reduce risk. * Continuously improve detection and response by leveraging SASE telemetry for incident analysis and threat hunting. * Develop and report operational and security metrics to inform leadership and improve maturity. * Collaborate to align SASE strategy with enterprise security architecture and modernization initiatives, including legacy proxy replacement. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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