Senior SOC Analyst

Senior Business Analyst / Change Management Lead
Remote | 12‑Month Contract
Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Business Analyst / Change Management Lead to support two strategic enterprise technology initiatives focused on network modernization, cybersecurity enhancement, and operational readiness.
The successful candidate will provide business analysis and change management services across multiple work streams, supporting stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, process design, communications, training, operational readiness, and transition to support. This role requires experience working on complex IT infrastructure and cybersecurity programs involving multiple stakeholder groups and technology teams.
Project 1:
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Transformation  Project Description  This project will modernize the organization's network and security architecture through the implementation of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework, including Secure Service Edge (SSE), Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD‑WAN), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), legacy VPN replacement for approximately 5,000 users, and Service Now integration.
The project aims to enhance cybersecurity, improve user experience, strengthen secure remote access capabilities, and support broader cloud transformation initiatives.
Key activities include requirements gathering, current and future state assessments, solution design, pilot and deployment activities, operational readiness, user training, transition to support, and project closeout.
Scope of Work  Provide Business Analysis and Change Management services to support:
SSE, SD‑WAN, and ZTNA initiatives
VPN replacement activities
Service Now integration
Operational readiness planning
Stakeholder engagement and communications
Training and knowledge transfer
Transition to operations
Requirements & Current/Future State Assessments
Process Maps, Use Cases & Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Change Impact Assessment & Communications Plan
Service Design & Operational Readiness Deliverables
Training Materials & Knowledge Transfer Documentation
Transition to Operations & Benefits Reporting
Project 2:
Network Access Control (NAC) Expansion  Project Description  This project will expand the organization's Aruba Clear Pass Network Access Control (NAC) platform following the successful completion of Phase 1.
The initiative includes migrating additional wired and wireless device groups, establishing standardized authentication and access control policies, supporting Zero Trust principles, and developing a retirement plan for legacy Microsoft NPS infrastructure.
The project aims to improve network security, device authentication, governance, and operational support processes.
Scope of Work  Provide Business Analysis and Change Management services to support:
Aruba Clear Pass NAC expansion
Device migration planning
Authentication requirements gathering
Network access policy development
Operational readiness activities
Training and testing coordination
Governance activities
Current State Authentication Assessment
Network Access Policies & Migration Roadmap
Training & Knowledge Transfer Materials
Operational Readiness Assessment & NPS Retirement Plan

Required Qualifications  Education & Certifications   Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA, or equivalent)
Experience   Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting large-scale IT projects and enterprise technology transformations.
Proven experience in workflow and process mapping, requirements management, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience supporting network infrastructure, cybersecurity, authentication services, NAC, SD‑WAN, SSE/SASE, ZTNA, and Service Now initiatives.
Experience conducting…