Cybersecurity Firewall Analyst
Charlotte, NC
Type: Contract
Category: Engineer
Industry: Energy
Reference ID: JN -012026-105169
Date Posted: 01/22/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/Wv0Auj
Description
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Hybrid 3 on in Charlotte, NC
We have an opportunity to join our client as a Cybersecurity Firewall Analyst on a 12-month contract with likelihood to extend. The organization is a stable and growing enterprise where consultants have delivered positive outcomes over many years.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $40.00 to $50.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Perform day to day firewall policy administration.
Maintain the security framework across the enterprise.
Participate in cybersecurity projects and initiatives with IT and business units.
Contribute to the team knowledge base.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of security infrastructure, changes, and strategies.
Document work performed and changes made.
Engage with business partners and IT teams to understand, apply, and enforce security requirements.
Proactively identify and recommend solutions to potential security issues.
Participate in on-call rotation duties.
Provide increased availability during inclement weather, cyber, and significant incidents.
Adhere to change management requirements and processes.
Respond to incidents in a timely manner.
Configure, install, and maintain security hardware.
Deploy code upgrades on security platforms.
Assist with investigation and troubleshooting during service disruption events.
Represent the security organization professionally with internal partners and IT support groups.
Experience Requirements:
Hands-on experience with Cisco and/or Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.
Experience performing day to day firewall policy administration.
Ability to develop firewall policy balancing customer requirements and security controls.
Ability to analyze firewall security and traffic logs.
Network administration or support experience.
Understanding of TCP/IP communications and how protocols such as DNS, DHCP, HTTP, and SMB operate at the network level.
Experience with network monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting.
Experience analyzing network traffic.
Working knowledge of NAT principles and troubleshooting.
Experience supporting a large enterprise network.
Experience in data center environments.
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls (preferred).
Hands-on experience with Cisco ASA firewalls (preferred).
Demonstrated commitment to personal and team success (preferred).
Education Requirements:
Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) (preferred).
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) (preferred).
Cisco CCNA (preferred).
Cisco DevNet Associate (preferred).
CompTIA Security+ (preferred).
CompTIA Network+ (preferred).
Other relevant industry certifications (preferred).
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( noreply@eliassen.com , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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