Network Security Analyst

Intellectt Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in utilities is seeking an IT Network Security Analyst II & III for a hybrid position in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on maintaining network security, performing security reviews, and collaborating with various departments to enhance security practices. Candidates must have at least five years of experience, ideally with Palo Alto Firewalls and CISSP certification, showcasing excellent technical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and network security.
• Strong technical skills in security software and appliances.

Responsibilities

• Maintain network security by providing consulting and performing security reviews.
• Collaborate with security architecture and optimize firewall infrastructure.
• Advise departments on policies and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Network Security

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Project Leadership

Palo Alto Firewalls

OS and Application Security

VPN Technologies

Security Compliance

Education

CISSP Certification

Job description

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Job Title: IT Network Security Analyst II & III

Current Location: Houston, Texas. Must work Hybrid 3 times a week.

Position: Contract

Need Only locals

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain network security in Client network environments by providing network security consulting.
• Perform security reviews on a wide range of evolving network technologies and processes, and other related network security services.
• Collaborate with Security Architecture and Enterprise Architecture to understand requirements and follow security standards.
• Maintains/optimizes the CNP firewall infrastructure, including Smart Grid and AMS, both on premise and in the cloud.
• Maintains/optimizes Network Segmentation environment and zones.
• Maintains/optimizes Client Remote access solutions.
• Maintains/optimizes PGP encryption, URL content filter, Firewall DLP environments.
• Advises departments on policies, regulatory compliance, and security best practices, providing training as required
• Serves as the subject matter expert for security best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements
• Provides support and assistance during internal and external audits.
• Interfaces with technical vendors regarding security issues and recommend solutions.
• Develops network security standards.
• Ensures network security rules, standards, and architecture is adequate to safe-guard the CNP network.
• Ability to author technical documentation.

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of experience working with the following:

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with network, OS, and application security.
• CISSP (Certified Information Security System Professional) certification preferred. Commensurate Network or Security certifications a plus.
• Must have excellent technical skills in security software, appliances, operating system software, and networking.
• Knowledge of VPN technologies, URL filters, and PGP.
• Must have the ability to assume a "project leadership" role in a variety of security related projects.
• Knowledge of SOX, HIPAA and NERC regulations preferred.
• Must have excellent communications skills and be capable of effective presentations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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