Zero Trust Security Consultant - Hybrid role - Locals Only

The Zero Trust Security Analyst

Responsible for analyzing existing network, identity, and access configurations to determine what can be reused, refined, or must be newly created to support Zero Trust security policies. This role focuses on investigation, discovery, and design input, not rule implementation.

The analyst works closely with Zero Trust Engineers, application owners, IAM teams, and firewall/security teams to ensure Zero Trust policies are grounded in an accurate understanding of the current environment and avoid unnecessary duplication or overly permissive controls.

Hybrid role – onsite three times a week – Pensacola, FL

Long term ongoing with no end date

Rate: $65/hr to $75/hr

* This is the targeted compensation range for this role per hour. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k)

• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals (firewalls, zones, L4/L7 rules).
• Experience analyzing enterprise firewall rule-bases (Palo Alto or similar).
• Familiarity with identity-based access controls (AD groups, Entra s, RBAC).
• Ability to read and interpret complex security configurations and translate them into actionable requirements.
• Experience documenting security findings in a clear, structured manner.

• Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) or user-based firewall policies.
• Exposure to IAM, IGA, or identity governance tooling.
• Familiarity with CMDB, application identifiers, and service onboarding workflows.
• Prior experience supporting audits or security assessments.

• Minimal rework due to accurate upfront analysis.
• Clear reuse of existing controls where appropriate.
• Well defined, least privilege Zero Trust requirements handed to engineering teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.