Firewall Security Analyst (FTE)

sydata; South Renovo (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Firewall Security Analyst responsible for implementing and monitoring enterprise-class security solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with firewall management, a background in IT systems administration, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position includes responsibilities such as working with IT teams to manage firewall rules and analyzing threats to enhance security measures. Local candidates are preferred for this role in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with enterprise-class firewall tools.
• Experience with packet filters and proxy server firewalls.
• Holds at least one vendor-neutral security certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor security systems.
• Work with IT teams on firewall rule requests.
• Analyze threats associated with opening ports.

Skills

Firewall management

Cyber defense planning

IT systems administration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business

Tools

ServiceNow

CISCO Firewalls

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

Sydata Consulting, Inc. consistently delivers Applications services, Infrastructure services, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services globally through a combination of technology knowhow, domain and process expertise.

Sydata Consulting, Inc. supports global companies around the world in the improvement of their business processes. Our unique strength lies in our ability to provide integrated solutions involving Applications, Business Process Outsourcing, and Infrastructure services capabilities. The convergence of technologies such as web services, workflow software and business performance monitoring along with business intelligence and customer focus drive all our services delivery offerings. Sydata Consulting, Inc. is on developing flexible platforms that allow our clients to rapidly implement business processes with minimal capital outlays.

Job Description

Role: Firewall Security Analyst (FTE)

Location: Radnor, PA

Need local candidate for this role. Preferred USC/GC

Position Title: Information Systems Security Analyst (Firewalls)

Position Summary:

• IT Security Analyst position is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise-class security solutions, with experience in Cyber defense planning who can provide accurate information on the current security environment to management while also suggesting improvements to the security operations program.
• This position requires an individual with a deep understanding of Firewalls management. Administrative and technical skills on security monitoring tools and appliances is essential.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this position; however, this is not an all-inclusive listing. Other duties may be assigned within the Security Operations.

• Implementation, integration, and monitoring of security systems.
• Work with IT teams on their requests for firewall rules. Analyze the firewall request and help fill the firewall request form with detailed justification on the request, IPs and port details as needed.
• Analyze the threats associated with opening the ports to external sources outside of the company perimeter and report the risk.
• Awareness of new threat vectors and make recommendations for improved security countermeasures
• Assist in developing and designing solutions for enhancements/projects needing new firewall rules
• Monitor security systems and reports to maintain compliance with multiple regulations such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and DHS CFATS.
• Create and assist with managing KPI reports that can be used to identify trends and establish metrics.
• Facilitate issue identification and resolution through the appropriate business units.
• Provide direction to infrastructure teams, end-user support, application teams, and business units on best security practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, and/or Business, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3years’ experience with enterprise-class and open source firewall tools like CISCO, Fortinet, Palo Alto...
• Experience with different types of firewalls like - Packet Filters, Stateful Inspection, and Proxy Server Firewalls.
• 3-5 years’ experience in IT systems administration with a firm understanding of infrastructure, networking and how systems interact with each other.
• Holds at least one vendor-neutral security certification.
• A high degree of proficiency with ServiceNow tools and Google platform
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and provide effective problem solving
• Experience with complex implementations that include packaged software and custom development.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills related to networking, operating systems, log analysis and malware analysis.
• Experience communicating and reporting to all levels of management .
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Spends 70% of the time sitting, and 30% of the time either standing or walking while in the office
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, climbs, balances, crawls, and reaches.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
• Visual capacity enabling frequent use of computer equipment.
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery.
• Must be able to work in a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the work environment is an office or home office setting

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.