Network Security Operations Specialist
ECLARO
Lincoln, AL
Job Number: 26-00243
Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Network Security Operations Specialist for our client in Lincoln, AL.
ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!
Position Overview:
- The Network Security Operations Specialist is a well-rounded information security professional responsible for protecting and supporting enterprise network infrastructure through hands-on firewall administration, security operations, and network troubleshooting.
- This role is heavily focused on Palo Alto firewalls within a Cisco-centric environment and requires an individual who can operate independently, interpret security policy intent, and execute changes without heavy oversight.
Responsibilities:
- Firewall & Network Security Administration:
- Configure, manage, and support Next-Generation Firewalls, with a strong emphasis on Palo Alto (Panorama, policy interpretation, configuration deployment).
- Administer firewall policies, objects, NAT rules, threat prevention profiles, and VPN configurations.
- Perform firewall rule reviews, optimization, and cleanup to improve security posture and performance.
- Understand how policies are written, how packets are expected to flow, and how to troubleshoot when behavior does not match intent.
- Deploy configuration changes across firewall platforms with confidence and accuracy.
- Security Operations & Monitoring:
- Monitor and analyze firewall logs, Syslogs, and security alerts using vendor tools, SIEM platforms, and packet capture utilities.
- Investigate and remediate network-based security incidents in coordination with incident response or SOC teams.
- Correlate security events and escalate per established procedures.
- Ensure syslog forwarding from security platforms is properly configured and maintained (required).
- Network Infrastructure Support:
- Troubleshoot Layer 2 / 3 networking issues, with a strong emphasis on routing and switching fundamentals.
- Support secure connectivity across data centers, corporate offices, and manufacturing environments.
- Work within a primarily Cisco environment while supporting Palo Alto as the core security platform.
- Exposure to NAC technologies is preferred.
- Automation & Continuous Improvement:
- Assist with security automation initiatives using tools such as Ansible or scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
- Participate in process improvements and help modernize security operations over time.
- While deep automation architecture expertise is not required, flexibility and willingness to learn is essential.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Maintain accurate documentation of firewall configurations, security procedures, and operational standards.
- Support compliance and security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, or PCI-DSS as applicable.
- Contribute to security hardening standards and best-practice enforcement.
Required Qualifications:
- 5-10+ years of experience in network security, firewall engineering, or information security operations.
- Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama, policy management, log analysis).
- Experience in Cisco-heavy environments.
- Solid understanding of:
- Routing and switching fundamentals.
- Firewall policy logic and packet flow.
- Network troubleshooting and log analysis.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Fluent in English.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with FortiGate or Juniper firewalls (future-state platforms).
- Exposure to NAC technologies.
- Security certifications:
- Palo Alto Certifications
- CCNA / CCNP
- Security+, CISSP, or CISM
- Automation or scripting experience (Ansible, Python, PowerShell).
- Multilingual Capability:
- Spanish or Japanese (Language skills may be a differentiator but will not outweigh core technical strength).
- Key Competencies:
- Security-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Mature, professional approach to enterprise environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to learn, volunteer for new challenges, and grow with the environment.
Pay Rate: $65 - $67 / Hour
If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
- Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
- Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
If interested, you may contact:
Greg Papalexis
Greg.Papalexis@eclaro.com
(646) 849-5359
LinkedIn | Greg Papalexis
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
About the Company
ECLARO
Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:
• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities
Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:
• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services
Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.
Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.