IT Specialist - Firewalls

Maintains OT firewalls and perimeter defense devices to ensure compliance with NERC CIP requirements.

• Support the deployment and maintenance of Firewalls, IPS, and other perimeter defense devices for compliance with NERC CIP Version 5
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot CheckPoint firewall technologies to include IPS, Secure
  
  XL, Cluster
  
  XL, and VPN solutions on GAIA, Embedded GAIA, SPLAT, and IPSO operating system to ensure infrastructure stability
• Development and maintenance of NERC CIP compliant Firewall rule sets
• Working or strong knowledge of routing protocols (RIP/OSPF/BGP), route redistribution, and route maps
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills utilizing event correlation and packet analysis tools – support architecting and development of NERC CIP Electronic Security Perimeter environments
• Generate and maintain administrative documentation such as architecture diagrams, procedures, etc.
• Provide second‑level support proactively with members of IT
• Development, implementation, and on‑going maintenance of security policies and procedures
• Maintain vendor relationship and collect vendor evidence supporting NERC CIP compliance

• Work Experience and Minimum Education al Background: IT Specialist – Associate’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and 3 years of comparable work experience
• IT Specialist Sr. – Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and 5 years of comparable work experience. CheckPoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) preferred