Network Security Analyst

Location & Travel

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

• 3+ years with Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama, and Global Protect – expert level knowledge and recent hands‑on experience.
• Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower – expert level knowledge and recent hands‑on experience.
• IDS/IPS – lead on team managing Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Services.
• Strong understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP, route/switch, VLANs, BGP/OSPF, NAT).

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 client, following 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 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 required training.
• On‑site requirement: four days onsite with one day remote (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.

Palo Alto Next‑Gen Firewall (NGFW), Panorama, Global Protect, Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, IDS/IPS, log analysis, packet capture.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications: PCNSE, PCNSA (Palo Alto); CCNP Security, CCNA Security (Cisco);
  Security+, CySA+, CEH, or GSEC.
• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar).
• Familiarity with cloud security for Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Scripting experience (Ansible, Python, Power Shell, or similar) for automation is a plus.

Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 – $60.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on 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:
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 employee and dependents);
Short and long‑term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Fully onsite position in Torrance, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.