Cyber Security Analyst # 26-21834

US Tech Solutions; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a cybersecurity professional to manage firewall and zero-trust policies in a hybrid White Plains environment. You will monitor firewall and VPN logs, ensure policy compliance, and resolve related incidents, working with IT and security teams to maintain a robust security posture.

The role requires experience with Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Zscaler, plus familiarity with CrowdStrike and Splunk. Strong collaboration across functions is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing firewall and zero-trust policies.
• Experience monitoring firewall and VPN logs for threats.
• Knowledge of compliance alignment for firewall policies.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve firewall/zero-trust issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper implementation of firewall and zero trust policies and rules.
• Continuously monitor firewall and VPN logs and alerts for suspicious activity.
• Ensure firewall and zero trust policies align with compliance standards.
• Diagnose and resolve firewall or zero trust related issues.
• Coordinate with network and IT teams to address security incidents.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and IT staff to implement security measures.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

Skills

Firewall platforms

Zero-trust security

Endpoint protection

Splunk familiarity

Education

Cyber security certification preferred (CCSP, CySA+, Splunk)

Tools

Checkpoint

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Zscaler

CrowdStrike

Job description

Location

Hybrid - White Plains, NY (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)

Candidate Location

Locals to NY, CT & NJ are preferred.

Project Overview

This role will support processing Cyber Security requests, troubleshooting and maintaining security posture of all related components.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Ensure proper implementation of firewall and zero trust policies and rules.
• Continuously monitor firewall and VPN logs and alerts for suspicious activity.
• Ensure that firewall and zero trust policies are in line with compliance standards.
• Diagnose and resolve firewall or zero trust related issues.
• Coordinate with network and IT teams to address and mitigate security incidents.
• Work closely with other cybersecurity professionals, network engineers, and IT staff to implement and maintain security measures.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

Skills

• Proficiency with firewall platforms (e.g., Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet).
• Proficiency with zero-trust security tools (e.g. Zscaler) Familiarity with endpoint protection cyber security tools, such as CrowdStrike, Windows Defender.
• Familiarity with Splunk

Education & Certifications

• Cyber security certification preferred (e.g. CCSP, CySA+, Splunk)

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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