Senior OT Firewall Engineer — Remote Grid Security

talisman; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy operator is looking for an OT Firewall Engineer to design and maintain secure network perimeters for wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. This full-time position requires 5+ years of experience with enterprise firewalls and VPNs, as well as familiarity with NERC CIP requirements. Responsibilities include implementing security controls, managing Cisco and Check Point platforms, and responding to security events. The role offers remote work with occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years administering enterprise firewalls and VPNs; NERC CIP familiarity.
• 10+ years with deep Cisco and Check Point expertise; proven NERC CIP implementation.
• Experience with SCADA/EMS environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement OT network security controls including firewalls and VPNs.
• Administer Cisco and Check Point platforms including policy management.
• Monitor security events using SIEM/SOAR and packet analysis tools.

Skills

Administering enterprise firewalls

VPN configuration

Monitoring security events

Understanding OT protocols (DNP3, Modbus, OPC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent

Tools

Cisco (ASA/Firepower/FTD)

Check Point platforms

SIEM/SOAR

Job description

A leading renewable energy operator is looking for an OT Firewall Engineer to design and maintain secure network perimeters for wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. This full-time position requires 5+ years of experience with enterprise firewalls and VPNs, as well as familiarity with NERC CIP requirements. Responsibilities include implementing security controls, managing Cisco and Check Point platforms, and responding to security events. The role offers remote work with occasional travel requirements.