Information Security Analyst – PaloAlto/Zero Trust
Are you ready to help modernize enterprise security with identity-based, Zero Trust-aligned controls? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an Information Security Analyst – PaloAlto/Zero Trust to support a security transformation focused on modernizing security policies and integrating Palo Alto technologies with Entra ID.
Pay rate range (CAD): $72.46/hr – $86.96/hr
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize Palo Alto security policies and supporting infrastructure
- Integrate Palo Alto solutions with Entra ID to enable identity-based access controls
- Support Zero Trust and least-privilege security initiatives
- Perform security assessments and recommend actionable improvements
- Troubleshoot and provide technical support for security platforms and integrations
- Collaborate with internal teams and BA resources to execute technical delivery
- Document security processes, policies, and architecture for transformation activities
Desired Skill-Set
- 7–10+ years of experience in Information Security and/or Network Security
- 5–7 years of experience with Palo Alto Networks, including SASE and Zero Trust implementations
- Familiarity with Palo Alto Cloud Identity Engine (CIE)
- Strong working knowledge of Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Proven experience integrating identity platforms with network security tools
- Experience designing identity-based security policies
- Ability to assess security posture and translate findings into improvements
- Solid communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Nice to Have
- Cloud security experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Automation and scripting experience
- Security certifications
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