Information Security Analyst

Job Title: Information Security Analyst
Job Location: Richmond, VA / Cayce, SC — hybrid
Job Duration: 12+ Months (Possibility of extension)
 
Job Description:
The client is seeking an experienced Network Firewall Administrator for implementation, maintenance, and operational support of a large enterprise network.

• Analyze and resolve technical issues in production environments.
• Perform maintenance, upgrades, and changes on production firewalls.
• Troubleshoot and remediate issues related to network infrastructure and systems.
• Perform project-related tasks in a timely manner with high level of quality.
• Follow documented processes, procedures, and policies.
• Create and modify process documentation for team’s processes and procedures, as necessary.
• Collaborate daily with multiple end users, teammates, and leadership.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation with other team members.
• Other firewall-related duties as assigned/needed.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills, including log and packet capture analysis.
• Experience managing firewalls across a large enterprise, including remote deployments.
• Demonstrated ability to complete a wide range of strategic infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with groups inside and outside the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven consistency, commitment, and excellence in customer service abilities.
• Motivation and ability to self-manage in a fast-paced environment.
• Strict adherence to change management policy and procedure.
• Understanding of current cyber security best practices.

 
Top “Must Have” Skill Sets (Technical/Functional):

• 5+ years Firewall Management Experience.
• Good understanding of complex Palo Alto firewall deployments (VSYSes, Multi-VR, VM deployments).
• Experience scripting changes in firewall and/or networking equipment.

 
Top “Nice to Have” Skill Sets:

• Automation knowledge/experience.
• Compliance knowledge/experience.
• Agile methodology knowledge/experience.

 
Soft Skill Requirements (Team Fit and Personality):

• Good communication skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Independence.

 
Education and Certifications/Licensures Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent job experience.

 
Preferred Background/Industry Experience:

• Resources with work in backgrounds associated with compliance (e.g., utilities, healthcare, government) would be ideal, but not required.