Strategic Staffing Solutions · 12 hours ago
Palo Alto Cybersecurity Analyst
Charlotte Metro
Contract
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$50/hr - $60/hrStrategic Staffing Solutions is seeking a Palo Alto Cybersecurity Analyst I to focus on NERC CIP standard requirements and compliance work in a networking environment. The role involves coordinating and implementing computer information security measures, maintaining security frameworks, and participating in cybersecurity projects across various business units.
ConsultingCRMHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Kim Schneider
Responsibilities
Performs day to day NERC CIP compliance work
Maintains security framework across the enterprise
Participates in cybersecurity projects and initiatives within Cybersecurity, IT, and other business units
Contributes to team knowledge base
Maintains up-to-date documentation of security infrastructure, changes, and security strategies
Documents work performed
Interacts with business partners and other IT Teams as necessary to understand, apply, and enforce security requirements
Proactively identifies/makes recommendations on potential security issues and solutions
Participates in on-call rotation duties
Provides increased availability during inclement weather, cyber, and significant incidents
Adheres to proper Change Management requirements and processes
Responds to incidents in a timely manner
Configures, installs, and maintains security hardware
Deploys code upgrades
Participates in investigation and troubleshooting efforts during service disruption events
Represents IT Security organization professionally in interaction with internal business partners and other IT Support groups
Qualification
Preferred
NERC CIP, NIST/CIS
Hands on experience working with Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls
Hands on experience working with Cisco ASA firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET)
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
Cisco CCNA
Cisco DevNet Associate
CompTIA Security+ and/or Network+
Other relevant industry certifications
Ability to develop firewall policy while balancing customer requirements and security controls
Ability to analyze firewall security and traffic logs
Network administration/support experience
General networking understanding and/or experience to include Understanding of TCP/IP communications & knowledge of how common protocols and applications work at the network level including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and SMB
Experience with network monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting
Experience analyzing network traffic
Working knowledge of NAT principles and troubleshooting
Experience supporting a large enterprise network
Experience in Data Center environment
Demonstrated commitment to personal and team success
Company
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Strategic Staffing Solutions is a recruiting company which helps companies find suitable employees in various industries.
Founded in 1990
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cindy Pasky
Founder and CEO
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