What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Analyst II position at UNICON International Inc.?
Job Title: Security Analyst II
Location: Marysville, OH
Work Model: Onsite
Compensation: $132-137k
Location Details: Candidate can work in any client Manufacturing or IT Administration location within commutable distance. OH, NC, SC, GA,
Work Type: Onsite 4 days per week
Overtime: No
Position Overview
Network Security Operations firewalls
What You Will Be Doing
Firewall & Network Security Administration
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Key Competencies
UNICON is a workforce solutions provider with over 35 years of experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries. We partner with our clients to deliver skilled professionals while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term relationships. UNICON is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Location: Marysville, OH
Work Model: Onsite
Compensation: $132-137k
Location Details: Candidate can work in any client Manufacturing or IT Administration location within commutable distance. OH, NC, SC, GA,
Work Type: Onsite 4 days per week
Overtime: No
Position Overview
Network Security Operations firewalls
What You Will Be Doing
Firewall & Network Security Administration
- Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), including policies, objects, NAT rules, IDS/IPS policies, App ID, User ID, threat prevention profiles, and GlobalProtect software client, always on VPN and SASE principles.
- Administer and troubleshoot Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, and FTD devices, including ACLs, VPNs, and IDS/IPS policies.
- Perform regular firewall rule reviews, cleanup, and optimization to improve performance and reduce risk.
- Monitor network security alerts, traffic anomalies, and firewall logs using tools such as Panorama, Cisco FMC, SIEM platforms, and packet capture utilities.
- Investigate and remediate network based security incidents, coordinating with SOC or incident response teams as necessary.
- Perform security event correlation and escalation following established SOPs.
- Support secure network connectivity across data centers, branch sites, cloud environments, and remote access solutions.
- Troubleshoot layer 2/3 issues related to routing, switching, VPN tunnels, and connectivity impacts to security appliances.
- Assist in deploying secure architectures for new network builds, migrations, and cloud integrations.
- Overtime, frequency depends on business needs and support requirements for production infrastructure
- On call availability, PC equipment & access provided for quick response to incidents, anytime; providing support, troubleshooting & resolve remote or on-site
- Weekend and or adjusted shift required to execute & verify system changes for the application, Application hardware or software
- Open office environment, align with all plant policies and all required training
- On-Site current requirements are four days on-site with one day as remote capable if desired, 40 hours weekly.
- Candidate will be within published commute requirements of a client manufacturing facility in OH, NC, SC, IN, AL, or GA
- Maintain accurate documentation of firewall configurations, network diagrams, and operational procedures.
- Assist with compliance activities related to frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, or PCI-DSS.
- Contribute to security hardening standards and best practice enforcement.
Required Qualifications
- 3-7 years of experience in network security operations or firewall engineering.
- Hands on experience with:
- Palo Alto Networks NGFW (PA series), Panorama, and GlobalProtect.
- Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, FMC, and site to site/remote access VPNs.
- Strong understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, BGP/OSPF, NAT).
- Experience with log analysis, packet captures, and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Wireshark).
- Knowledge of threat prevention technologies (IDS/IPS, URL filtering, DNS security, malware analysis).
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications such as:
- PCNSE, PCNSA (Palo Alto)
- CCNP Security, CCNA Security (Cisco)
- Security , CySA , CEH, or GSEC
- Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar).
- Familiarity with cloud security for Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Scripting experience (Ansible, Python, PowerShell, or similar) for automation is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work in fast paced operational environments where production or system downtime requires immediate attention even if cause is unknown.
- Effective communication and documentation abilities. Technical writing skills a plus.
- Security driven mindset with attention to detail.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Other standard benefits as applicable
UNICON is a workforce solutions provider with over 35 years of experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries. We partner with our clients to deliver skilled professionals while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term relationships. UNICON is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $132,000 - $137,000