Firewall Engineer, Hybrid

Connection Services has a fantastic Hybrid opportunity for a Firewall Engineer in Tampa, FL.  This is a full time contract opportunity with a potential to get hired directly.  We excellent benefits including medical, vision, 401k, sick pay, wellness day and more.

We are seeking a highly skilled Firewall Engineer with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing firewall architectures within both IT and OT environments. The role involves ensuring seamless integration of essential systems such as SCADA, ADMS, EMS, OMS, and DMS while maintaining robust security controls. The ideal candidate will have experience deploying and maintaining secure communication protocols, including Modbus, DNP3, ICCP, and OSM, to support operational technology networks.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement firewall solutions that align with business and operational security requirements.
• Ensure high availability (HA) configurations for primary firewall deployments, particularly for HQ environments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to verify firewall models for both HQ and upcoming OT deployments.
• Oversee the integration of firewall rules and policies for secure and efficient network communication.
• Optimize firewall rule sets and conduct regular audits to enhance security posture.
• Manage firewall lifecycle, including updates, patches, and policy adjustments.
• Lead large-scale firewall migration projects.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in network security, firewall architecture, and policy management.
• Hands-on expertise with enterprise firewall technologies such as Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Firepower, Check Point, Fortinet, or equivalent solutions.
• Experience implementing SD-WAN, VPN configurations, and cloud-based firewall solutions (e.g., Azure Firewall, AWS Security Groups)
• In-depth knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP).
• Familiarity with intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and cybersecurity threat intelligence.
• Strong ability to design, configure, and maintain firewalls in complex enterprise and OT environments.
• Advanced knowledge of firewall segmentation, rule lifecycle management, and policy enforcement.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks, including PCI DSS, NERC CIP, and ISO 27001.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools such as Python, Ansible, or equivalent.