Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
Security Architect
SOC
Firewall
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Cisco ASA
Firepower
Check Point
Juniper
Job Details
Job Title: Security Architect, SOC Level 3 Analyst/Firewall Specialist
Location: Dallas TX (Hybrid)
Duration: 6-12 Months Contract
Skills: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point, Juniper
Job Description:
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SOC Level 3 Analyst with deep expertise in firewall technologies and advanced network security.
- The candidate will be responsible for managing, analysing, and responding to high level security threats, maintaining and optimizing firewall configurations, and leading incident response efforts related to network perimeter defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for firewall systems (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point, Juniper).
- Perform advanced threat detection, analysis, and triage of security incidents involving firewalls and network perimeter devices.
- Monitor, tune, and maintain firewall policies and rules to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy.
- Lead investigations and incident response efforts involving complex network intrusions or firewall evasion techniques.
- Conduct firewall rule audits and ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and NIST).Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to implement secure configurations and change management processes.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, incidents, and standard operating procedures.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to SOC Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, assisting with troubleshooting complex firewall related security issues.
- Assist with threat hunting initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of detection capabilities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 6+ years of experience in network security role, with at least 3 years at NPE L3 level.
Thanks & Regards,
Ron (Vineeth Damarla)
Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist Recruitment
American IT Systems
1116 S Walton Blvd, Suite 113 Bentonville, AR 72712
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