Jr. Firewall Analyst (Hybrid in Charlotte, NC)
Optomi
Charlotte Metro0–2 yrs56m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- CybersecurityWindowsTroubleshootingOnboardingHelp desk
- Nice to have
- Network securityNetworking
- Work
- Hybrid in Charlotte Metro
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Cybersecurity59%Troubleshooting51%Windows33%Onboarding8%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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Jr. Firewall Analyst
About the Role
- 12-month contract, renewed annually.
- Hybrid schedule (approx. 3 days/week on-site in Charlotte, NC).
- Entry-level opportunity for network professionals to grow into firewall administration and cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, review, process, and implement firewall change requests in line with established change management procedures.
- Plan and schedule maintenance windows, then perform annual firewall code upgrades across network security devices.
- Troubleshoot firewall and connectivity issues and escalate to senior engineers when needed.
- Document changes, configurations, and procedures accurately.
- Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure changes are on schedule with minimal disruption.
- Learn the environment during onboarding and take on more firewall administration over time.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Hands-on network experience.
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, NAT).
- Experience with Cisco networking equipment.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Eagerness to learn firewall technologies and build a career in cybersecurity.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in a technical field, OR equivalent certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA.
Nice-to-Have:
- Palo Alto firewall experience.
- Cisco certification beyond CCNA.
- Telecommunications background.
- Experience with change management or ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Prior experience performing device upgrades or patching in a maintenance window.