What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firewall Engineer *Hybrid position at Connection?
Job Description
Job Description
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.
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