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Cybersecurity Systems Engineering Analyst (Firewall)

Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Contract W2

12 Months

On-site

$46 - $51/hr

Primary Talent Partners

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Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Cybersecurity Systems Engineering Analyst (Firewall) with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $46.00 - $51.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Description:
This position focuses on day-to-day next-generation firewall (NGFW) administration, support, and operations across enterprise and regulated environments. The role includes operational troubleshooting and incident response, lifecycle and vulnerability-driven upgrades, firewall policy governance and optimization, and support for compliance activities. The analyst partners closely with Network Engineering, Cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to implement secure connectivity while maintaining availability and performance.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Perform day-to-day firewall policy administration including security policy, NAT, objects, and rule lifecycle governance.
Administer and support enterprise security controls including segmentation and access enforcement.
Maintain and improve centralized firewall management practices including templates, baselines, and configuration standardization.
Plan and execute firewall code upgrades and hardware lifecycle activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve incidents; lead investigation efforts during outages.
Analyze firewall traffic and logs to support detection and optimization.
Participate in cybersecurity and IT projects
Maintain documentation and contribute to knowledge base.
Partner with business units to enforce security requirements and standards.
Identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Participate in on-call rotation and support critical events.
Adhere to change management processes and procedures.
Configure, install, and maintain firewall systems and supporting infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications:
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Certifications:

Palo Alto Networks (Current role-based certifications such as Network Security Analyst or Next‐Generation Firewall Engineer)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise and/or Security
Cisco Automation track certifications (CCNA Automation, CCNP Automation)
Other relevant industry certifications

Technical Experience:

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks NGFW platforms
Experience with Cisco ASA or comparable firewall platforms
Experience with centralized firewall management and policy governance
Familiarity with cloud/virtual firewalls
Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, SMB)
Experience with VPNs, NAT, and network troubleshooting
Experience with log analysis and monitoring tools
Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or similar)
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts (IOCs, incident response, threat analysis)
Experience with firewall orchestration tools (e.g., Tufin, Algosec)
Experience supporting enterprise environments
Compliance experience (NERC CIP, PCI, SOX)

Skills & Competencies:

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong documentation and communication skills
Team-oriented with commitment to operational excellence

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Dice Id: 91093824
Position Id: 26-01112
Posted 4 hours ago

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About Primary Talent Partners

Primary Talent Partners’ (PTP) mission is to be your primary source of talent. Offering decades of staffing industry experience, we understand how to effectively engage with our candidates and clients to ensure the perfect match.

We successfully utilize a cost-efficient and flexible delivery model, allowing us to partner with clients of differing sizes, industries, and hiring models. PTP recruiters take a consultative approach to working with candidates.

Our recruiting staff takes pride in truly understanding the candidate’s skills best to position those individuals in front of the right opportunities, ensuring an excellent experience for both the candidate and the end client. Our clients choose PTP in a candidate-driven job market because of our flexible recruitment and delivery approach to servicing different account models.

PTP is fully equipped to handle MSP/VMS Contingent Staffing and Executive Search needs. Whether you are actively seeking your next exciting career opportunity or a client needing your next great team member, Primary Talent Partners is here to help!

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