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Palo Alto Firewall Engineer NERC-CIP

Match Point Solutions
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2025

MatchPoint Solutions is a fastgrowing young energetic global ITEngineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber Robinhood Netflix Airbnb Google Sephora and more! More recently we have expanded to working internationally in Canada China Ireland UK Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation we inspire build and deliver business results from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industryspecific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title : Firewall Engineer

Location : San Diego CA (Local candidates only) volume of onsite work may vary travel to sites as needed

Work Locations : Century Park / Rancho Bernardo / Metropolitan area in San Diego CA.

Duration : 12 months

Rate : $7580 / hr on W2

Role Overview :

We are seeking a Firewall Engineer with a strong background in Palo Alto Networks firewalls and networking technologies to join our team in the San Diego metropolitan area. This role will focus on Operational Technology (OT) environments supporting the design implementation and management of secure networking solutions in compliance with NERCCIP standards . The ideal candidate will work on building out a robust support model for firewall management and NERCCIP compliance while contributing to OTrelated projects.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls to ensure secure and reliable network operations.
  • Support NERCCIP compliance efforts including documentation reporting and audit readiness.
  • Drive resolution of complex technical issues related to network firewalls and OT systems.
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to implement and maintain OT controls ensuring effective monitoring and management of physical equipment.
  • Support networking solutions including Cisco ASA F5 Load Balancers (LTM APM GTM) and DNS / DHCP configurations.
  • Implement and manage security tools and protocols including NAC AAA and Cisco ISE.
  • Provide ongoing support for firewall and network infrastructure ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Assist in building a support model to streamline operations and incident resolution.

Skills and Qualifications :

  • NERCCIP certification (mandatory).
  • Proven experience as a Firewall Engineer with expertise in Palo Alto Networks.
  • Solid understanding of OT environments and their unique security requirements.
  • Handson experience with Cisco ASA firewalls and F5 Load Balancers.
  • Strong knowledge of DNS / DHCP NAC AAA and Cisco ISE.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues efficiently.
  • Familiarity with security compliance frameworks and operational controls.
  • Excellent communication skills to coordinate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in the utility or energy sector is a plus.
  • Knowledge of OTrelated controls and physical equipment monitoring systems.
  • Familiarity with other networking tools and technologies beyond listed qualifications.
  • MatchPoint Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

    Salary : $7,580

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