Cybersecurity Firewall Analyst
Charlotte, NC
Category: Engineer
Industry: Energy
Reference ID: JN -012026-105169
Date Posted: 01/22/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/Wv0Auj
Description:
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).
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.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
-
Senior Azure / Palo Alto Engineer (FULL TIME)
Cary, NC
Description: Our industry leading partner has an excellent opportunity for the right Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team. This will be ONLY on a direct hire basis for a client in Cary, NC. This hybrid position requires onsite work three da...
Date Posted: 01/18/2026 Recommended
-
Sr. Network Engineer
Anaheim, CA
Description: Onsite in Anaheim, CA Our client is a large, member-focused financial services cooperative serving Southern California, offering comprehensive financial services across many branches. The organization provides broad access to ATMs and digi...
Date Posted: 01/07/2026 Recommended
-
Security Administrator
Cincinnati, OH
Description: We are looking to hire an experienced Security Administrator for our client who is a leading Plumbing, Sewer and Water Damage Company headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salar...
Date Posted: 01/04/2026 Recommended
-
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect
Orange County, CA
Description: Onsite in Orange County, CA We are seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Infrastructure Architect to lead a migration from on-premises to a hybrid cloud model using Microsoft Azure and AWS. The architect will design secure, scalable infr...
Date Posted: 01/06/2026 Recommended
-
Sr. Network Engineer
Brooks, CA
Description: **Onsite | Brooks, CA** The Senior IT Engineer - Network is the technical leader responsible for design, installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of the network, including the voice/data/video and gaming networks. Due t...
Date Posted: 01/17/2026 Recommended
-
Cyber Security Analyst
Westlake, TX
Description: The Principal Cybersecurity Analyst will work with the external defense team to quickly identify indications of compromise and inform customers with actionable and complete information. This role will assist and coordinate with incident re...
Date Posted: 12/28/2025 Recommended
-
Senior Network Engineer
Durham, NC
Description: Hybrid Every other week onsite/5 days in either Durham, NC, Westlake, TX or Merrimack, NH The Network Core and Site Engineering team is responsible for architecture, engineering, deployment, and support of the organization’s global WAN and...
Date Posted: 01/20/2026 Recommended
-
Infrastructure Services Manager
Cincinnati, OH
Description: **100% On Site in Cincinnati, OH** Leading company in Plumbing, Sewer and Water headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applic...
Date Posted: 01/08/2026 Recommended
-
Video Teleconferencing Engineer – SME
Washington, DC
Description: Onsite in Washington, DC Our client is a premier technology integrator operating across engineering, intelligence, and enterprise IT markets with a global workforce. The organization designs, develops, and sustains solutions that support d...
Date Posted: 01/20/2026 Recommended
-
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
Anywhere
Description: 100% Remote Pharmaceuticals organization ranking in Top 10 of Fortune 100 sized organizations Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package t...
Date Posted: 01/06/2026 Recommended
-
IT Support Specialist
Washington, DC
Description: The IT Specialist supports and maintains enterprise IT systems in both stand-alone and client-server environments, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient network and system operations in a mission-critical environment. Location: Washingt...
Date Posted: 01/07/2026 Recommended
-
Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure Services
Boston, MA
Description: Onsite in Boston, MA The Senior Project Manager will lead infrastructure services projects, align stakeholders, and deliver quality outcomes within scope, schedule, and budget. The role advances strategic objectives through disciplined pro...
Date Posted: 01/14/2026 Recommended
-
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Anywhere
Description: Out Client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Machine Learning Software Engineer to support the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in its mission to foster innovation and protect intellectual property. This role is critical ...
Date Posted: 01/08/2026 Recommended
-
Site Reliability Engineer
Westlake, TX, NC
Description: Hybrid Every other week onsite/5 days in either Westlake, TX or Merrimack, NH We have an excellent opportunity to join our client as a Site Reliability Engineer in a dynamic environment. This 12-month contract, with likelihood of extension...
Date Posted: 01/19/2026 Recommended
-
Lead Network Administrator
Boston, MA
Description: Onsite in Boston, MA Our client operates one of the nation’s largest mass transit systems, serving millions of passenger trips across bus, rapid transit, streetcar, trolley, and commuter rail services. The organization maintains a large a...
Date Posted: 01/15/2026 Recommended
-
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Carlsbad, CA
Description: Onsite in Carlsbad, CA Our client is a global communications organization delivering satellite broadband, secure networking, and advanced connectivity solutions across commercial and government markets. The organization builds and operates...
Date Posted: 01/15/2026 Recommended
-
Data Center Operations Engineer (Mid-to-Senior Level)
Pataskala, OH
Description: Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Data Center Operations Engineer to join our team in Etna, Ohio. This role is critical to maintaining the operational integrity, security, and efficiency of our data center environment. The ideal...
Date Posted: 12/30/2025 Recommended
-
Infrastructure Support Analyst
St. Cloud, MN
Description: Onsite in St. Cloud, MN Our client seeks an Infrastructure Support Analyst to sustain reliable operations of end-user devices and core infrastructure. The role provides senior-level escalation support, executes maintenance and improvements...
Date Posted: 01/19/2026 Recommended
-
Business Architect, Advisory Tech Strategy
Tempe, AZ
Description: Hybrid Monday - Thursday onsite in Tempe, AZ Our client offers industry-leading wealth management platforms for independent professionals nationwide. The organization emphasizes an innovative culture and delivers scalable technology, servi...
Date Posted: 01/12/2026 Recommended
-
AI Cyber Defense Engineer
Anywhere
Description: Remote Our client is a large U.S. financial institution headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operating over one thousand branches across multiple states. The organization is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest banks in the United St...
Date Posted: 01/22/2026 Recommended
-
Business Analyst / Defect Manager
Greenwood Village, CO
Description: **Hybrid | Greenwood Village, CO** Our client, a leader in their industry, has an amazing opportunity for a Business Analyst / Defect Manager. Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2...
Date Posted: 01/11/2026 Recommended
-
Principal Fullstack Software Engineer
Jersey City, NJ
Description: Hybrid 2 weeks per month onsite in Jersey City, NJ The organization acts as the investment advisor to a broad family of mutual funds and supports multiple investment communities with research, trading, and portfolio management. A dedicated...
Date Posted: 01/19/2026 Recommended
-
Senior DevOps Engineer
Anywhere
Description: Remote Our client is a large U.S. financial institution and Fortune 500 company operating a significant branch and ATM network across multiple states. The organization provides a broad range of banking services and maintains a long history...
Date Posted: 01/22/2026 Recommended
-
Backend Software Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Description: Hybrid 3 days onsite in Charlotte, NC Our client is a Fortune 500 electric power company serving approximately 7.4 million customers across six states in the Southeast and Midwest. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, the organization offers lo...
Date Posted: 01/22/2026 Recommended
-
Software Engineer in Test
Westlake, TX
Description: Hybrid in Westlake, TX The organization is a leading financial services firm supporting philanthropy and donor-advised fund solutions within a broader enterprise footprint. The team builds new trade desks and customer-facing platforms, emp...
Date Posted: 01/12/2026 Recommended
-
Senior Database Administrator
Washington, DC
Description: Onsite in Washington, DC The organization is a premier technology integrator delivering technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise IT solutions across mission and enterprise lifecycles. Teams design, develop, and sustain offering...
Date Posted: 01/20/2026 Recommended
-
Principal Software Engineer in Test
Westlake, TX, NC
Description: Hybrid in Westlake, TX You will join a team focused on engineering testing solutions for the organization’s product area. You will design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software solutions using strong development and test au...
Date Posted: 01/13/2026 Recommended
-
Senior DevOps Engineer
Concord, CA
Description: Hybrid 3 days/week onsite in Concord, CA We are hiring two Senior DevOps Engineers to lead build, automation, and operations for modern cloud platforms with emphasis on AIOps and the model/ML development lifecycle. You will partner with Da...
Date Posted: 01/21/2026 Recommended
-
Data Engineer
Anywhere
Description: Remote Our client is a global food manufacturer based in the Northeastern United States. The organization delivers consumer products at scale and invests in modern data capabilities to support decision making. Due to client requirements, a...
Date Posted: 01/19/2026 Recommended
-
GRC Business Analyst
Boston, MA
Description: Hybrid Tues, Wed, Thurs onsite in Boston, MA Our client is an American real estate investment trust that owns, develops, and operates wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure across several countries. The organization enables s...
Date Posted: 01/21/2026 Recommended
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. Eliassen Group’s Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) is available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment upon request, during normal business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm EST. Interested persons should contact Phaedra Wells at pwells@eliassen.com for assistance. It is unlawful in Massachusetts and Maryland to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Applicants with disabilities that believe they require an accommodation or assistance with a position, please email our HR team at hradmin@eliassen.com. This email inbox is designed exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Emails sent for other purposes will not receive a response.
Please be advised that a number of fraudulent job postings have been released under the Eliassen Group brand.
Unfortunately, fraudulent job postings can happen. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group
If anyone seemingly from Eliassen Group has ever requested this personal information in the past or does so in the future, please contactInfoSec@eliassen.com.
Please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
- When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
- Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group, as indicated above