Zero Trust Security Analyst

Title: Zero Trust Security AnalystLocation: Pensacola, FLDuration: Initial 6 month duration with possible extensionsWork Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. Zero Trust Security AnalystThe Zero Trust Security Analyst is responsible for analyzing existing network, identity, and access configurations to determine what can be reused, refined, or must be newly created to support Zero Trust security policies. This role focuses on investigation, discovery, and design input, not rule implementation.The analyst works closely with Zero Trust Engineers, application owners, IAM teams, and firewall/security teams to ensure Zero Trust policies are grounded in accurate understanding of the current environment and avoid unnecessary duplication or overly permissive controls.Key Responsibilities:Discovery & AnalysisAnalyze existing network security rules, firewall policies, address groups, and user/group-based access controls to determine Zero Trust applicability and reuse.Review current identity sources (AD, Entra ID, IGA, RBAC structures) to identify reusable groupings or role models for Zero Trust enforcement.Assess application access patterns (web, console, database, API, internal services) to understand required network paths and trust boundaries.Identify gaps, overlaps, and overly permissive rules that must be remediated to align with Zero Trust principles.Zero Trust Readiness AssessmentDetermine whether existing firewall rules, user groups, and address objects can be leveraged or must be redesigned for Zero Trust enforcement.Document required net new security objects, including user groups, address groups, application definitions, and metadata dependencies.Support application onboarding by validating that proposed Zero Trust rules meet least privilege access requirements.Documentation & HandoffProduce clear analysis artifacts that define:What exists todayWhat can be reusedWhat must be created newProvide structured inputs to Zero Trust Engineers for rule implementation and firewall request packages.Maintain traceability between application identifiers, security objects, and Zero Trust policies for audit and compliance purposes.Required Skills & Experience:Strong understanding of network security fundamentals (firewalls, zones, L4/L7 rules).Experience analyzing enterprise firewall rule-bases (Palo Alto or similar).Familiarity with identity-based access controls (AD groups, Entra ID groups, RBAC).Ability to read and interpret complex security configurations and translate them into actionable requirements.Experience documenting security findings in a clear, structured manner.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) or user-based firewall policies.Exposure to IAM, IGA, or identity governance tooling.Familiarity with CMDB, application identifiers, and service onboarding workflows.Prior experience supporting audits or security assessments.Success Looks Like:Minimal re work due to accurate upfront analysis.Clear reuse of existing controls where appropriate.Well defined, least privilege Zero Trust requirements handed to engineering teams. Our benefits package includes:Comprehensive medical benefitsCompetitive pay401(k) retirement plan…and much more! About INSPYR SolutionsTechnology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com. INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.Information collected and processed through your application with INSPYR Solutions (including any job applications you choose to submit) is subject to INSPYR Solutions’ Privacy Policy and INSPYR Solutions’ AI and Automated Employment Decision Tool Policy: https://www.inspyrsolutions.com/policies/. By submitting an application, you are consenting to being contacted by INSPYR Solutions through phone, email, or text.