Senior Network Security Analyst – Web Application Firewalls

Role Overview

• Manage day-to-day Next Gen firewall administration, including policy management, rule tuning, and health monitoring.
• Configure and maintain Web application Firewall policies.
• Configure and manage Security, NAT, QoS, and decryption policies.
• Perform quarterly review of access control list and firewall policies.
• Ensures network security rules, standards, and architecture is adequate to safeguard the CNP network.
• Review system configurations.
• Implement automation scripting to improve Network Security Operations and Services Develop dashboards and provide routine metrics data collection.
• Support firewall lifecycle activities from pre-installation preparation through network integration.
• Execute testing and validation for new deployments, policy changes, and upgrades.
• Coordinate deployment and go-live activities with minimal disruption to production traffic.
• Maintain documentation and configuration baselines following significant changes.
• Manage and optimize Network Segmentation environment and zones.
• Configure and manage Client Remote access solutions.
• Manage and support PGP encryption.
• Configure and maintain IDS/IPS, URL content filter and DLP operations, including profile management, incident review, and policy refinement.
• Advises departments on policies and security best practices, providing training as required.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for security best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides support and assistance during internal and external audits.
• Interfaces with technical vendors regarding security issues and recommend solutions.
• Develops network security standards.
• Develops network security architecture designs.
• Ability to author technical documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with Next Gen Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with network, OS, and application security.
• Knowledge of VPN technologies, URL filters, and PGP.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust or similar modern security models.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of networking protocols and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Ability to meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks.
• Ability to deal collaboratively, diplomatically, and successfully with customers, co-workers and other professional colleagues, managers, and staff.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures, techniques, approaches, etc.
• Understanding of all aspects of Information Technology and its impact on the security of network environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Preferred Certifications are CISSP or other relevant security certifications such as Next Gen Firewall, Web Application Firewall, Cloud Security.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• Firewalls

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution