Staff Network Security Operations Analyst

About the role

PGE is seeking a Staff Network Security Operations Analyst to support and administer two critical security platforms: Splunk (SIEM) and Palo Alto Firewalls. This role is based out of our Tualatin / Sherwood location and reports within the Network Security Operations function.

Responsibilities

• Splunk Administration: Own and manage PGE's Splunk SIEM platform, including index configuration, log ingestion, alert tuning, and system maintenance.
• Palo Alto Firewall Administration: Configure, manage, and maintain Palo Alto firewall infrastructure.
• Automation Development: Identify opportunities to automate repetitive administrative tasks using Python, PowerShell, or other scripting tools.
• Platform Support: Serve as a technical resource for cybersecurity teams who rely on the platforms you manage.
• Compliance Support: Contribute to initiatives supporting NERC CIP regulatory compliance requirements.
• Independent Troubleshooting: Proactively diagnose and resolve platform issues with minimal direction.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal cybersecurity and IT teams as a key platform partner.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in an IT discipline or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of progressive IT operations experience focusing on systems or networking support in an enterprise and/or data center environment.
• Hands-on Splunk platform administration experience.
• Current, working knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall Administration.
• Coding proficiency: Python and/or PowerShell required.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and automate manual or repetitive processes.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot without step-by-step guidance, and take initiative.
• Comfortable with change and evolving priorities in a fast-paced IT environment.
• Requires a valid Driver’s License and a history of safe driving practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in an IT discipline or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of progressive IT operations experience focusing on systems or networking support in an enterprise and/or data center environment.
• Hands-on Splunk platform administration experience.
• Current, working knowledge of Palo Alto Firewall Administration.
• Coding proficiency: Python and/or PowerShell required.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and automate manual or repetitive processes.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot without step-by-step guidance, and take initiative.
• Comfortable with change and evolving priorities in a fast-paced IT environment.
• Requires a valid Driver’s License and a history of safe driving practices.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Palo Alto NGFW, f5 Networks, Network Security systems, Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Working knowledge and support of network security functions.
• Working knowledge of scripting and automation.
• Working understanding of ITIL or other service operations framework.
• Working knowledge of Cloud networking and security practices in Azure, AWS, and Google.
• Working knowledge of Zero Trust architectures for infrastructure and applications environments.
• Working knowledge of Routing Protocols and how to troubleshoot: EIGRP, BGP, RIP-2, PBR, Route Filtering, Redistribution, Summarization.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH. On-call requirement: Approximately every 7-8 weeks (roughly 6-7 times per year).

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH. On-call requirement: Approximately every 7-8 weeks (roughly 6-7 times per year).