HCL Technologies - Dallas, TX
posted 5 months ago
The Senior Analyst position focuses on the role of a Security Engineer, requiring a comprehensive technical skill set and hands-on experience with various security technologies. The ideal candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of Cisco ASA, FXOS, Palo Alto firewalls, and Panorama, along with a full understanding of Palo Alto Firewall concepts such as Security Zones, security policy ordering, and audit log management. The role demands proficiency in Cisco ISE for VPN authentication and policy creation, as well as familiarity with routing protocols. The candidate should also have experience in handling security incidents and planning mitigation strategies, demonstrating a good understanding of Symantec DLP and various security technologies including VPNs, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, and strong authentication products like RSA SecurID. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Senior Analyst will coordinate with team members to ensure the availability of capable resources and maintain quality work by reviewing and validating technical configuration changes. The role involves collaboration with Centers of Excellence (COE) resources to resolve technical issues before escalation to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). The candidate will be responsible for configuring Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls, participating in on-call support rotations, auditing firewalls, and managing log management solutions. The position also requires adherence to high-quality standards and best practices, ensuring high performance and scalable processes in compliance with applicable regulations. The Senior Analyst will analyze, troubleshoot, and investigate network security-related incidents based on security platform reporting and network traffic. They will evaluate systems using vulnerability scanners and manual techniques to verify security settings and configurations. The role includes understanding the client's cybersecurity environment, monitoring and troubleshooting cybersecurity issues, analyzing incidents, and enabling knowledge transfer through documentation and training for the L1 team. The candidate will also participate in cybersecurity review calls, implement changes, monitor security device performance, and prepare analyses and reports to highlight project progress and challenges, ensuring quality and accuracy for the client.