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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Analyst, Senior - FAA - **Company:** Cobec Consulting, Inc. - **Location:** Atlantic City, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Antivirus Softwares, Audit Trail, Cyber Security, Issue Tracking Systems, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Wireless Access Point, Transport Layer Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Check Point Firewalls, Fortinet, Servicenow, Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** October 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/4d7b1dd4-159a-4282-b7f1-71ed3cdd8a55/it-analyst-senior-faa ## About the Role Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement. Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements., In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude., This position provides hands-on technical support across day-to-day network security operations, cybersecurity initiatives, and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will bring significant enterprise firewall expertise, particularly within Check Point environments, and be able to contribute with minimal training. Years of Relevant Experience The position requires at least 8 years of relevant IT experience; or 12 years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree. Recent, hands-on experience administering and managing multiple Check Point firewall clusters within a large enterprise environment. Experience supporting firewall environments for organizations with 35,000+ users. * Experience preventing, detecting, investigating, and remediating cybersecurity incidents. * Experience developing incident response procedures and participating in security assessments. * Previous experience with government customers and large, cross-functional technical teams is preferred., Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field and 8 years of relevant IT experience; or 12 years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree., * Subject Matter Expert-level knowledge of Check Point firewall technologies, with recent hands-on administration and management experience. * Ability to manage multiple Check Point firewall clusters in a large enterprise environment with minimal training. * Strong knowledge of enterprise firewall and network security operations. * Demonstrated experience identifying, investigating, and remediating cybersecurity incidents. * Experience developing and improving incident response procedures. * Experience supporting cybersecurity assessments and compliance efforts. * Experience tracking and resolving incidents through an enterprise ticketing system. * Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. * Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of projects. Preferred Skills * Hands-on Fortinet experience. * Hands-on Zscaler experience, including ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX. * Experience working with government customers and cross-functional technical teams. * ServiceNow or similar enterprise service management experience. ## Description This position will provide technical support to the FAA. This position involves FAA Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) Networks Group in protecting and securing the FAA enterprise network, which supports thousands of users and mission-critical National Airspace System (NAS) systems., The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. Network Security and Firewall Support * Manage multiple Check Point firewall clusters supporting the FAA Internet Access Point (IAP). * Manage and support the Zscaler Zero Trust platform, including ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX. * Implement, configure, and manage network security capabilities, including IPS, Anti-Virus, Anti-Bot, DLP, SSL Interception, and Identity Awareness. * Maintain secure and reliable enterprise network services in coordination with network, security, and operations teams. Cybersecurity Operations * Monitor, prevent, identify, investigate, and remediate cybersecurity events and threats. * Develop, maintain, and improve incident response procedures. * Track and resolve cybersecurity and network incidents through an enterprise ticketing system. * Manage traffic and audit logs and maintain historical data supporting SIEM applications. Security Assessment and Compliance * Support annual security assessments and associated remediation activities. * Track and support resolution of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items. * Support Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) compliance activities. * Participate in annual Cybersecurity Test Facility exercises and support continuous improvement of incident response procedures. Collaboration and Project Support * Work closely with network, security, operations, and other technical teams to maintain the availability, security, and integrity of enterprise network services. * Independently manage assigned technical projects and priorities. * Clearly communicate technical findings, risks, issues, and recommended actions to technical and non-technical stakeholders. *