Senior Data Security Analyst - Remote, Palo Alto Expert

GovCIO; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Data Security Analyst — Master to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise security controls across data, networks, applications, and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks portfolios (Panorama, Cortex, Strata) and strong Cisco networking capabilities. This senior IC position is fully remote within the United States.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in cybersecurity, network security, security engineering, or security ops.
• Hands-on firewall administration in complex enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise with Palo Alto Networks firewalls in large-scale networks.
• Experience with Panorama for centralized policy administration and governance.
• Experience with Cortex for detection, incident response, and SOAR workflows.
• Strong Cisco networking background and related security technologies.
• Familiarity with NIST/ISO/PCI/HIPAA security controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and optimize Palo Alto next-gen firewalls across data centers, campus, and cloud environments.
• Lead centralized firewall management using Palo Alto Panorama.
• Design and enforce security policies with least privilege and application-aware controls.
• Operationalize Cortex for analytics, EDR/XDR, and incident response.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, Cloud, Infra, and Audit teams on remediation.
• Mentor analysts and engineers; establish engineering standards.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks

Panorama

Cortex

Strata

Cisco networking

Zero trust

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

Palo Alto Strata

Cortex

Cisco Secure Firewall/Firepower

Cisco ISE

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Data Security Analyst — Master to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise security controls across data, networks, applications, and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks portfolios (Panorama, Cortex, Strata) and strong Cisco networking capabilities. This senior IC position is fully remote within the United States.