Security Analyst III

Peak Performers has partnered with a national utilities company to assist in their search for a remote Security Analyst III . In this position, you will leverage tools to perform vulnerability and threat monitoring. Investigates, responds to, and reports on network and security risks.

Major duties

• Monitor network and cybersecurity systems to identify network access, intrusion, information integrity, and NERC CIP compliance risks.
• Investigate security events and recurring incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and track related risks and incidents.
• Troubleshoot network security issues and implement corrective actions to minimize business impact and restore secure services.
• Review and analyze firewall rules and configurations to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, excessive access, and compliance gaps.
• Perform risk-based firewall rule reviews, including rule creation, modification, removal, recertification, and remediation.
• Identify redundant, shadowed, or unused firewall rules and recommend corrective actions based on least-privilege and security standards.
• Assess firewall configurations against security baselines and hardening standards to reduce attack surface.
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and OT teams to design, test, and implement secure firewall changes.
• Use firewall management and policy analysis tools such as FireMon and AlgoSec to assess policy compliance, rule effectiveness, and risk exposure.
• Support incident response by analyzing firewall logs and rule behavior for potential threats or unauthorized access.
• Maintain documentation for firewall policies, standards, governance, and review procedures.
• Report network incidents, cybersecurity incidents, and NERC CIP compliance risks, and perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What are we looking for?

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise firewall platforms, including Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Networks.
• Experience administering Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall policy management.
• Familiarity with DLP, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS, HIDS/HIPS, and endpoint protection solutions.
• Experience managing firewall rules, including rule lifecycle management, governance, and access control design.
• Strong understanding of firewall hardening, network segmentation, and least-privilege design.
• Ability to analyze complex firewall rule sets and turn findings into actionable security recommendations.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and understand business goals and strategic priorities.
  
  

Preferred

• NERC CIP Compliance Analysis, System Operator, or GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection Security certification.
• Knowledge of specific testing tools, such as Windows automation tools.
• Experience establishing system recovery programs for disaster or security events.
• Creative problem-solving skills and experience supporting fast-changing business environments.
  
  

Exciting Opportunity Details

• Rate: $85.52/hour
• W2 Contract
• Worksite Location: Remote
• Contract Length: 6 months with opportunity for extension
  
  

The Peak Performers difference

• Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
• Our employees may choose to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
• We pay weekly through direct deposit
• In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements
  
  

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.

Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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