Senior Security Systems Analyst

Salary $49.63 - $74.41/hour; $8,602.53 - $12,897.73/month; $ - $/year

This is highly responsible work in firewall administration and security operations across a variety of computer platforms and departments. This is an in‑office position with rotating on‑call duties.

The Senior Security Systems Analyst is primarily responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of the City of Tampa’s enterprise firewall infrastructure. As a key member of the Technology & Innovation Security Office, the incumbent ensures the security, availability, and performance of the City’s network perimeter and internal segmentation controls. In addition to firewall‑centric duties, the role provides secondary support for broader cybersecurity operations, incident response, and vulnerability management.

Firewall Architecture, Administration & Operations (Primary):

Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise firewalls, including rule base management, NAT configurations, clustering, and failover operations.

Perform day‑to‑day firewall operations such as rule reviews, access request processing, log analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Monitor firewall performance, availability, and security posture to ensure stable and resilient operation.

Perform firewall upgrades, patches, backups, and lifecycle management.

Conduct regular audits of firewall rules, objects, and configurations to maintain compliance and reduce risk.

Assist in network segmentation design and micro‑segmentation strategies to minimize attack surface.

Collaborate with networking teams to support secure connectivity for city programs, facilities, and public safety initiatives.

Security Operations

Assist in monitoring and analyzing security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities.

Support penetration testing and vulnerability remediation efforts as they relate to network security and firewalls. Provide input during incident response activities, particularly for events involving network traffic, unauthorized access, or perimeter controls.

Participate in after‑action reviews and recommend security improvements.

Identify risks related to firewall configurations, network exposure, and third‑party connectivity.

Recommend technical controls to reduce risk within the firewall and broader network environment.

Collaboration and Training

Work with IT staff and departments to ensure network changes meet security requirements.

Offer guidance and training to technical teams regarding secure firewall and network practices.

Assist other teams in implementing and maintaining other platforms and services.

Vendor and Tool Coordination

Work with vendors to maintain and support firewall systems and related security solutions.

Evaluate firewall‑related tools and enhancements to improve operational efficiency and security visibility.

Ability to support incident response activities, particularly when related to firewall events or network‑based attacks.

Skill in documenting findings, creating logs, and communicating issues to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal skills for partnering with IT, networking teams, and other departments.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to explain firewall decisions, rule requirements, and network risks clearly.

Project Management:

Ability to plan and manage firewall projects such as upgrades, migrations, segmentation improvements, and lifecycle initiatives.

Skill in coordinating with vendors and partners on firewall‑related deployments.

Commitment to staying current with emerging firewall technologies and evolving threats.

Willingness to pursue relevant certifications and professional development opportunities.

Analytical & Problem…