Cybersecurity Analyst

Job ID Number

R2634

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Onsite

Job Summary

As the Cybersecurity Analyst, you will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced cyber defense solutions and changes, safeguards the infrastructure from infiltrations of exfiltration, and assures that the system is built to specs and successfully deployed.

Job Description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Cybersecurity Team for a 5 month+ contract position onsite in Alexandria, VA.

The candidate selected must be a meticulous and expert-level Cybersecurity Analyst to provide support for leading and managing the implementation of enterprise network perimeter (firewall) security solutions.

This role is critical to implement the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Audit requirements and the resultant needed upgrade, redesign, and maintenance of the client’s firewall environments.

This role requires a strong background in firewall management and understanding of perimeter security controls and best practices.

The candidate selected must be located in DC metro area (DC proper, Prince Georges / Montgomery County MD, Northern Va).

This position is primarily based in an office environment (non-remote), with occasional requirements to execute tasks in various locations.

Some flexibility in working hours may be necessary to accommodate task implementation requirements.

What You’ll Do

Provide expert-level network security support, security engineering, and implementation on network security firewalls, load balancer, and VPN devices

Design, implement, and manage network security devices including firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems (IDS / IPS)

Continuous monitoring and assessment of network security by testing and implementing new security technologies

Provide customers with enterprise network security solutions based on application and infrastructure requirements

Provide network security support on Microsoft Azure infrastructure

Collaborate in the design and implementation of complex network technologies (Data Center, Cloud, Hybrid)

Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Work Instructions

Perform platform lifecycle management activities (patching, upgrades, policy configuration, etc.) for assigned platforms and / or tools.

What You’ll Need

Required :

BS degree or minimum of 8 years of demonstratable experience in enterprise network security solutions equivalent work experience

5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure Virtual Network including configuring access lists in the Network security Group

8+ years of experience in Juniper Firewall configurations, encompassing both contemporary Junos OS and legacy ScreenOS

8+ years of experience in F5 load balancing technology

8+ years of experience in FortiWeb and PaloAlto configurations

10+ years of experience with industry best practices for IT Network security

Ability to reconcile complex data sets

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels

Technical proficiency in using office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace)

Ability to lift 50Ibs

Preferred :

Professional certifications in Juniper Networks, preferably JNCIE-SEC, and F5

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor