IT Specialist - Firewalls

PSG Global Solutions; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in The Woodlands, Texas, is seeking an IT Specialist to support firewall deployment and ensure NERC CIP compliance. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in a related field and significant experience with CheckPoint technologies. Responsibilities include maintaining firewalls, developing compliance documentation, and collaborating with IT teams. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and CheckPoint certification. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of comparable work experience for IT Specialist.
• 5+ years of comparable work experience for IT Specialist Sr.
• CheckPoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and maintenance of firewalls and IPS for NERC CIP compliance.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot CheckPoint firewall technologies.
• Maintain vendor relationships to support NERC CIP compliance.

Skills

CheckPoint firewall technologies

Routing protocols (RIP/OSPF/BGP)

Event correlation and packet analysis tools

Analytical and problem‑solving skills

Education

Associate’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering

Job description

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

Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• 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, SecureXL, ClusterXL, 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

Qualifications

• Work Experience and Minimum Educational 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