UNICON International Inc. · 4 hours ago
Security Analyst II
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expUNICON International Inc. is currently seeking a Security Analyst II to join their team in Torrance, CA. The role involves managing and securing network firewalls, monitoring security alerts, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Hands on experience with 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
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
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401 K
Company
UNICON International Inc.
UNICON is a 35+ year workforce solutions partner, trusted by Fortune 500 companies and public-sector organizations to deliver talent, manage critical projects, and implement innovative solutions.
201-500 employees
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