Cybersecurity Analyst

This position supports the SASE initiative by assisting with the review, cleanup, and documentation of existing Palo Alto Networks security policies in preparation for migration to a Prisma Access / SASE architecture. The Analyst I will work under the guidance of senior team members to analyze firewall rule bases, identify redundant or overly permissive rules, and help ensure policies are well-documented and migration-ready. Candidates with a network support background who are looking to grow into cybersecurity policy analysis are encouraged to apply., * Assists with the review and analysis of existing Palo Alto Networks firewall security policies across the enterprise.

• Identifies redundant, shadowed, unused, and overly permissive rules under the direction of senior analysts.
• Documents current-state firewall policies, rule intent, and business justification for each rule or rule group.
• Supports data gathering and inventory efforts for security policy objects (address groups, service groups, application filters, etc.).
• Assists with tagging, categorizing, and organizing rules to prepare them for migration to Prisma Access / SASE.
• Contributes to the team knowledge base and maintains up-to-date documentation of work performed.
• Collaborates with business partners and IT teams to validate rule ownership and traffic requirements.
• Follows established change management requirements and processes.
• Participates in team meetings, status updates, and project planning sessions.
• Escalates findings and questions to Analyst II/III team members as appropriate.

Do you have experience in IT?, * 1-2 years of experience in network support, firewall administration, or a related IT/cybersecurity role.

• Basic hands-on experience or coursework with Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.
• General networking understanding including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, NAT, and common protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret firewall security and traffic logs., * 1-2 years of experience in network support, firewall administration, or a related IT/cybersecurity role.
• Basic hands-on experience or coursework with Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.
• General networking understanding including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, NAT, and common protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret firewall security and traffic logs.
• Familiarity with firewall rule base concepts (zones, address objects, security profiles, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Palo Alto Networks PCCET or PCNSA preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ and/or Network+ preferred.
• Cisco CCNA a plus.
• Experience supporting a large enterprise network is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal and team success.

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Pay: $52.00 - $57.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work on our W2?

Experience:

• Firewall: 2 years (Required)
• Cybersecurity: 2 years (Required)

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