Sr Security Analyst (Palo Alto/Network Policy) - 100% remote (EST working hours*)
Optomi, in partnership with a global pharmaceutical and healthcare company is looking to add a Security Analyst to the Cybersecurity Operations/ Incident Response team to oversee Palo Alto alerting! The Security Analyst will assist with palo alto/Firewall alerts & policy development in an enterprise environment and play a crucial role in maintaining and protecting network systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, hands-on experience with security technologies (SIEM), and a passion for safeguarding organizational assets against cyber threats.
Please note: This is a contract position that will most likely convert after 6 months. This is a full time (40 hours per week) position on W2 (benefits will be offered). No C2C/1099 is available.
What You Will Do:
- Monitor network security systems, logs, and alerts for suspicious activities, security incidents, and policy violations, and collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and mitigate security threats.
- Participate with engineer teams in the design and implementation of secure network architectures, configurations, and protocols to mitigate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
- Work closely with network security engineering team on changes associated with firewall rules, network access controls, and security configurations based on security policies, business requirements, and best practices to maintain and enhance network security posture.
- Work with network security engineer to systematically maintain firewall policies, access control lists (ACLs), and security rules to protect network infrastructure, applications, and data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation for security features, configurations, and procedures related to network security platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Ensure compliance with Corporate Security policies and Network Security standards and strategies.
- Collaborate with internal audit teams, red teams, and cybersecurity engineering to assess network security controls, identify and manage remediate of vulnerabilities, and test the effectiveness of security measures.
- Work closely with IT teams, cybersecurity professionals, compliance officers, and business stakeholders to align network security initiatives with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and risk management strategies.
- Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and participate in training programs, certifications, and knowledge-sharing activities to enhance technical skills and cybersecurity expertise.
What You Will Need:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Experience with network security platforms: PaloAlto, VMWare NSX, Cisco, Nexus, Netscaler, Mulesoft.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Proven experience in network security engineering, firewall management, and security governance.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, security architectures, firewall technologies, and access control mechanisms.
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail in documenting security procedures and configurations.
*Ideally this candidate needs to sit in EST or CST. EST working hours are required.