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Cybersecurity Firewall Analyst

Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago

Contract W2

On-site

Eliassen Group

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Skills

Collaboration
Life Insurance
Policy Administration
Security Policy
Security Controls
Computer Hardware
Optimization
Documentation
Knowledge Base
Change Management
Network Engineering
ASA
Cisco PIX
Firewall Administration
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DHCP
HTTP
SMB
Server Message Block
Virtual Private Network
NAT
Network
Log Analysis
Scripting
Python
Windows PowerShell
Incident Management
Threat Analysis
Firewall
Orchestration
Regulatory Compliance
NERC
Payment Card Industry
Sarbanes-Oxley
Palo Alto
Cisco Certifications
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Screening
Artificial Intelligence
Recruiting
Taxes
Insurance
Law
Communication
Gmail
Routing
Management Consulting
Life Sciences
SAP BASIS
Military

Summary

Description:
Hybrid 3 on in Charlotte, NC

Our client seeks a Cybersecurity Firewall Analyst to support next-generation firewall administration, operations, and policy governance across enterprise and regulated environments. The role includes incident response, lifecycle upgrades, rule optimization, and collaboration with Network Engineering and Cybersecurity to deliver secure connectivity while maintaining availability and performance.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $40.00 to $50.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

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 and 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.

Experience Requirements:

Security and firewall-focused network engineering 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 or virtual firewalls.
Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, and SMB.
Experience with VPNs, NAT, and network troubleshooting.
Experience with log analysis and monitoring tools.
Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, or similar.
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts including IOCs, incident response, and threat analysis.
Experience with firewall orchestration tools such as Tufin or Algosec.
Experience supporting enterprise environments.
Compliance experience with frameworks such as NERC CIP, PCI, or SOX.
Palo Alto or Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP desired.

Education Requirements:

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.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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