Network Security Analyst III

NETWORK SECURITY ANALYST

The Select Group is looking for a Network Security Analyst in Northwest Houston to join a growing team! This Network Security Analyst will ensure that an acceptable level of network security is maintained throughout out the 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.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Experience with the physical firewalls
  • Prisma Access experience
• Familiarity with ticketing system (ServiceNow preferred) and picking up client tickets
• Hands-on experience with network, OS, and application security (networking protocols, ability and understanding of how to move through the network)
• Must have excellent technical skills in security software, appliances, operation system software and networking.

• Prior utility experience is a plus
• Azure Cloud experience is a plus

Daily Responsibilities:

• Provide network security consulting
• Perform security reviews on a wide range of evolving network technologies and processes
• Provide ticketing support and escalation where needed
• Maintain/optimize the client firewall infrastructure, both on prem and in the cloud
• Maintains/optimize Network Segmentation environment and zones
• Maintains/optimize Client Remote access solutions (VPN troubleshooting, access, etc.)
• 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
• Develops network security architecture designs
• Ensures network security rules, standards, and architecture is adequate to safeguard the client network