Akkodis · 5 hours ago
Security Analyst
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$50/hr - $55/hrAkkodis is seeking a Security Analyst to manage, maintain, and enhance firewall and network security infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with user teams and the Infosec department to ensure secure and reliable network operations, as well as providing technical expertise for incident response and audit activities.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Monitor proprietary ticketing system and the ticketing Portal for incoming firewall requests and tasks
Obtain necessary approvals from the Infosec team for all firewall-related requests
Develop detailed configuration plans for firewall rules and changes and submit them to the Security Device Management team for implementation and verification
Coordinate and lead meetings with the Security Device Management team regarding firewall changes, issues, or project requirements
Manage firewalls and Panorama systems, including licensing, upgrades, migrations, policy cleanup, vulnerability remediation, and hardening
Troubleshoot firewall-related issues or incidents as escalated
Assist with diagnosing potential security threats or vulnerabilities impacting the environment
Participate in or complete Incident Reports (IR) and Reports of Findings (RFO) for issues involving firewalls
Attend and contribute to design meetings, providing technical guidance on firewall considerations
Participate in application and server migration meetings, including datacenter moves and cloud transitions
Provide input and guidance for new functionality or feature enhancements (e.g., VPNs, User-ID, URL categories, routing, POCs)
Attend CAB meetings
Attend leadership meetings as required
Produce and deliver audit reports for firewall-related audits
Qualification
Required
Expertise with Palo Alto Firewalls (PCNSE Certification required)
Experience with Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower (FPR)
Strong understanding of firewall technologies and security best practices
Solid networking knowledge (CCNP or equivalent), including BGP
Knowledge of DNS and strong troubleshooting skills
Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
Detail oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Strong documentation skills
Preferred
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, OCI, or GCP
Knowledge of Blue Coat / Symantec Proxy solutions
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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Chief Operating Officer (COO), Americas
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