Strategic Staffing Solutions · 20 hours ago
Cybersecurity Analyst
Charlotte, NC
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$55/hr - $60/hrStrategic Staffing Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst for a contract opportunity. The role focuses on day-to-day next-generation firewall administration, incident response, compliance activities, and continuous security optimization within a large enterprise environment.
ConsultingCRMHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySmall and Medium BusinessesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Ricardo Rivas
Responsibilities
Perform day-to-day firewall policy administration and maintenance
Configure, install, upgrade, and maintain security hardware and firewall platforms
Deploy firewall code upgrades and support platform lifecycle activities
Analyze firewall traffic and security logs to identify risks, anomalies, and performance issues
Optimize firewall policies while balancing business requirements and security controls
Support enterprise security framework standards and enforcement
Respond to security incidents and service disruptions in a timely and professional manner
Participate in investigation and troubleshooting efforts during outages or cyber events
Participate in on-call rotation and provide increased availability during:
Cyber incidents
Severe weather events
Major operational disruptions
Adhere strictly to Change Management processes and documentation requirements
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security infrastructure, changes, and procedures
Document all work performed according to operational and compliance standards
Participate in cybersecurity projects and cross-functional initiatives with IT and business teams
Work with internal stakeholders to understand, apply, and enforce security requirements
Contribute to team knowledge bases and operational runbooks
Represent the IT Security organization professionally when engaging with business partners and IT teams
Some assignments under this role may focus primarily on NERC CIP compliance, supporting regulatory-driven cybersecurity controls, documentation, and audit readiness within critical infrastructure environments
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience administering next-generation firewalls
General networking knowledge and troubleshooting experience
Understanding of TCP/IP communications and common protocols, including: DNS, DHCP, HTTP, SMB
Experience analyzing network traffic and security logs
Working knowledge of NAT concepts and troubleshooting
Experience supporting enterprise-scale networks
Familiarity with Data Center environments
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to team success and operational excellence
Preferred
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls
Palo Alto PCCET or PCNSA certification
Cisco CCNA
Cisco DevNet Associate
CompTIA Security+ and/or Network+
Other relevant cybersecurity or networking certifications
Company
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Strategic Staffing Solutions is a recruiting company which helps companies find suitable employees in various industries.
Founded in 1990
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cindy Pasky
Founder and CEO
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