Description

You will analyze network and firewall data to identify security risks and performance trends. You own the full lifecycle of network security reporting, from data extraction to stakeholder presentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze firewall logs and network traffic to detect anomalies, blocked traffic spikes, and suspicious outbound connections.
• Build automated dashboards and reports covering allowed vs. denied traffic, top IPs, threat categories, and policy hit counts.
• Clean, normalize, and transform large volumes of log data using SQL and Python.
• Develop KPIs and reporting frameworks to support ongoing monitoring and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with network and security teams to validate findings and improve data quality and logging standards.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience, including 3+ years as a Network Engineer followed by Data or Security Analyst roles.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, NAT, routing, ports, and protocols.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language, with Python preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, or Elastic.
• Ability to interpret large datasets to identify trends and translate technical findings into business insights.
• Experience analyzing firewall logs and network traffic patterns.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with firewall platforms including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or Check Point.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or MITRE ATT&CK.

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute