Zero Trust Security Analyst

Job#: 3034289

Job Description:

We are hiring a Zero Trust Security Analyst!

Role: Zero Trust Security Analyst

Supporting: Large Financial Services Client

Location: Hybrid - Pensacola, FL or Vienna, VA

Assignment Type: Contract Only

Duration: ~18 months

Role Overview:

Join a high-impact cybersecurity initiative focused on advancing Zero Trust architecture across a complex enterprise environment. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy deep analysis, investigating security configurations, and influencing how modern access controls are designed. You will play a critical role in evaluating existing environments, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping shape secure, scalable Zero Trust policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing network security rules, firewall configurations, and access controls to determine reuse within Zero Trust frameworks
• Evaluate identity sources (AD, Entra ID, RBAC, IGA) to identify scalable, least-privilege access models
• Assess application access patterns (web, APIs, databases, internal services) to define appropriate trust boundaries
• Identify gaps, redundancies, and overly permissive access that require remediation
• Determine whether existing controls can be leveraged or require redesign for Zero Trust enforcement
• Document and define new security objects such as user groups, address groups, and application definitions
• Produce clear, structured analysis outlining current state, reuse opportunities, and required enhancements
• Partner closely with engineering, IAM, and security teams to support application onboarding and policy design
• Ensure traceability across applications, identities, and security controls for audit readiness

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals (firewalls, zones, L4/L7 rules)
• Experience analyzing enterprise firewall rule sets (Palo Alto or similar)
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts (AD, Entra ID, RBAC)
• Ability to interpret complex technical configurations and translate them into actionable insights
• Strong documentation and analytical skills

Preferred:

• Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) or user-based firewall policies
• Exposure to IAM, IGA, or identity governance tools
• Familiarity with CMDBs, application mapping, or onboarding workflows
• Experience supporting security audits or assessments

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position is between $55.00 and $68.09 per hour. Please note that the final rate may be contingent on experience and other factors.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.