Network Security Analyst

** Must be willing to work onsite 4 days per week and currently live within 50 miles of one of the locations below. No relocation*
* Must live within an hour drive of one of the following locations:
Torrance, CA | Marysville, OH | Greensboro, NC | Timmonsville, SC | Tallapoosa, GA | Greensburg, IN | Lincoln, AL

* Required Experience:

* 3+ years with the following:
Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama, and Global Protect - Expert level knowledge and recent hands on experience required
Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower - Expert level knowledge and recent hands on experience required
IDS/IPS - Will be a lead on the team for managing Intrusion Detection + Intrusion Prevention Services
Strong understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP, route/switch, VLANs, BGP/OSPF, NAT)

* Description
* Firewall & Network Security Administration

* Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), including policies, objects, NAT rules, IDS/IPS policies, App , User , threat prevention profiles, and Global Protect software client, always on VPN and SASE principles.

* Administer and troubleshoot Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, and FTD devices, including ACLs, VPNs, and IDS/IPS policies.

* Perform regular firewall rule reviews, cleanup, and optimization to improve performance and reduce risk.
Security Operations & Monitoring

* Monitor network security alerts, traffic anomalies, and firewall logs using tools such as Panorama, Cisco FMC, SIEM platforms, and packet capture utilities.

* Investigate and remediate network based security incidents, coordinating with SOC or incident response teams as necessary.

* Perform security event correlation and escalation following established SOPs.
Network Infrastructure Support

* Support secure network connectivity across data centers, branch sites, cloud environments, and remote access solutions.

* Troubleshoot layer 2/3 issues related to routing, switching, VPN tunnels, and connectivity impacts to security appliances.

* Assist in deploying secure architectures for new network builds, migrations, and cloud integrations.
Position requirements

* Overtime, frequency depends on business needs and support requirements for production infrastructure

* On call availability, PC equipment & access provided for quick response to incidents

* Weekend and or adjusted shift required to execute & verify system changes for the application, Application hardware or software

* Open office environment, align with all plant policies and all required training

* On-Site current requirements are four days on-site with one day as remote capable if desired, 40+ hours weekly.
Compliance & Documentation

* Maintain accurate documentation of firewall configurations, network diagrams, and operational procedures.

* Assist with compliance activities related to frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, or PCI-DSS.

* Contribute to security hardening standards and best practice enforcement.

* Skills
* Palo Alto Next Gen Firewall (NGFW), Panorama, Global Protect, Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, IDS/IPS, Log Analysis, Packet Capture

* Additional

Skills & Qualifications
* Preferred Qualifications

* Relevant certifications such as:
oPCNSE, PCNSA (Palo Alto)
oCCNP Security, CCNA Security (Cisco)
oSecurity+, CySA+, CEH, or GSEC

* Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar).

* Familiarity with cloud security for Azure, AWS, or GCP.

* Scripting experience (Ansible, Python, Power Shell, or similar) for automation is a plus.

* Job Type & Location
* This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.

* Pay and Benefits
* The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision

* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

* Short and long-term disability

* Health Spending Account (HSA)

* Transportation benefits

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