IT Specialist III - Firewall Operations Program Manager

City of Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

La ville d'Irvine est à la recherche d'un spécialiste en technologie de l'information pour gérer les opérations de pare-feu dans des environnements hybrides. Ce poste implique la conception de normes de sécurité, la surveillance des menaces, ainsi que la collaboration avec des équipes inter-fonctionnelles pour assurer un environnement de pare-feu performant et sécurisé. Un minimum de 6 ans d'expérience en informatique, avec une expertise en technologies Palo Alto, est requis.

Qualifications

• 6 ans d'expérience en informatique, avec 2 ans dans un poste spécialisé.
• Connaissance des technologies de sécurité de pare-feu et des environnements cloud.
• Expérience en gestion de projets de sécurité.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir, déployer et gérer des pare-feux à l'échelle d'entreprise.
• Développer et maintenir des règles et politiques de sécurité.
• Surveiller les journaux de pare-feu et réagir aux incidents de sécurité.

Skills

Expertise en pare-feux Palo Alto

Gestion des règles de pare-feu

Protocoles réseau

Analyse et résolution de problèmes

Collaboration inter-équipes

Communication écrite et verbale

Education

Baccalauréat en Informatique ou domaine apparenté

Job description

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis until filled and will supplement an existing eligibility list that will expire on 12/5/2025. This is a continuous recruitment and interested applicants should submit their application as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Understanding that people are the foundation for success, the City of Irvine offers a workplace culture that embraces Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity. Apply your passion for public service in the City of Irvine, nationally ranked for safety, educational institutions, business enterprises, and quality of life, by joining our One Irvine team!
The City is seeking a skilled Information Technology Specialist III – Firewall Operations Project Manager to design, deploy, and manage enterprise firewalls across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role involves developing security policies, monitoring threats, and ensuring optimal performance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Palo Alto Networks firewalls, cloud security, and network protocols, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a secure and high-performance firewall infrastructure. Your Impact

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade firewalls across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Develop and maintain firewall rules, policies, and configurations to ensure optimal security and performance.
  
• Monitor firewall logs, alerts, and threat intelligence feeds to detect and respond to security incidents.
  
• Define and enforce security policies related to access control, segmentation, VPN, and intrusion prevention.
  
• Continuously review and optimize firewall policies to align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, CIS, CJIS).
  
• Work with the SOC team to investigate and remediate security events involving firewall traffic.
  
• Participate in an On-Call rotation and may involve evening and weekend support as needed.
  
• Ensure firewall infrastructure maintains high availability and performance.
• Integrate firewall infrastructure maintains high availability and performance.
• Integrate firewall solutions with SIEM, SOAR, and other security tools.
• Support internal and external security audits by providing documentation and reports.
• Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure connectivity and application security.
• Stay updated on the latest firewall technologies, AI technologies, zero-trust network architectures, and evolving cyber threats.
• Find additional information in the Information Technology Specialist III job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.
• Six (6) years of information technology experience, with two (2) of those years performing highly specialized work in a lead or expert capacity on highly complex or specialized information technology systems or services in one or more functional area or in a closely related or emerging information technology field.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Best Fit

• Expert knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect VPN, and Threat Prevention.
• Strong understanding of firewall rule management, security zones, NAT, and application-layer filtering.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, IPSec, SSL/TLS).
• Knowledge of cloud-based firewall security, including Palo Alto Prisma Access, AWS/Azure firewalls, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess firewall risks and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, security analysts, cloud architects, and application engineers.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills for documenting firewall policies, writing reports, and presenting security recommendations.
• Oversee security projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, risk management strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Supervisory experience is preferred to effectively manage and support team members.

Your Team

The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine through embrace of a team-oriented approach by living our values every day.

Administrative Services is committed to sound fiscal stewardship in maximizing the City’s ability to deliver high-quality services to the community. The department consists of six areas: Administration, Fiscal Services, Budget and Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Information Technology, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

The Process
The selection process will include an examination and conduct a background investigation prior to appointment which includes a Public Safety Polygraph exam . This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.