Sr. Firewall Engineer, Progression

TECO Energy Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) Savings Plan with company matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription Drug & Dental Coverage

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Job summary

A leading electric provider in Florida is seeking a Sr. Firewall Engineer with expertise in Palo Alto and networking. The role involves planning and implementing IT infrastructure and ensuring security compliance across multiple platforms. Candidates must have at least four years of experience and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of hands-on experience with Windows, VMware, and firewall support.
• Experience in DDoS protection and proxies.
• Certificates in networking are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement network infrastructure based on project requirements.
• Support network and storage hardware and software.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and support.

Skills

Palo Alto firewall experience

Checkpoint experience

VPN design support

High availability environments

DDoS protection knowledge

Network troubleshooting

Security consulting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

GIAC Certifications

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Job description

About Tampa Electric

At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Position Overview

Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our customers. Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

Storm Duty Requirements

Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

Position Details

Title: Sr. Firewall Engineer, Progression
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Bearss Operations Center
State and City: Florida - LUTZ
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Focus Areas

• Strong hands on Palo Alto experience in production
• Previous Checkpoint experience a plus
• Proven experience designing and supporting VPN solutions
• Experience in high availability or large scale enterprise environments

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, design, and implement network, server, and storage infrastructure based on project requirements, capacity plans, and system support.
2. Problem solving involves basic troubleshooting following the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model, making or calling for equipment repairs, and problem escalation.
3. Detection and correction of work stoppages and/or errors are accomplished by monitoring systems and changing configurations, as necessary.
4. Install and support network, server, and storage hardware and software.
5. Direct participation in the planning and designing, maintenance, testing and documentation of the company’s disaster recovery plans.
6. Provide and apply appropriate security consulting and support for IT infrastructure across multiple platforms (Firewalls, proxies, WAFs, ACLs, NAC, Operating Systems, NetScaler load balancers, DDoS protection, and other network devices).
7. Provide third-level technical support for security systems and authentication mechanisms on all operating system platforms.

Qualifications

Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent IT discipline (e.g., MIS).

Licenses / Certifications

Required: Has obtained at least one related network, system, operating system, or information security professional certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certifications, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Preferred: ITIL v3, CCNA, MCSA, VCP, Security+, CISSP.

Experience

Required: Minimum four (4) years of related hands‑on experience implementing and maintaining Windows, VMware, firewall support, DDoS protection, proxies, WAFs, NetScaler load balancers, or Cisco networking. In lieu of some experience, may consider three (3) years of related experience with an Associate’s Degree or two (2) years of related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent IT discipline (e.g., MIS).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Working knowledge of network, server, and security controls infrastructure regardless of the complexity.
• Working knowledge for most of the following technologies and operational functions: switching, routing, DNS/DHCP, Windows Active Directory, VMware, Voice over IP, Storage Area Networking, firewall support, DDoS protection, proxy, WAF, NetScaler load balancing, network segmentation, NAC, IDS/IPS, antivirus support, cyber security best practices, and networking/hardware installation and maintenance.
• Working knowledge with packet analysis and denial of service protection.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment skills as well as strong listening and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to present issues and topics of a complex technical nature to non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic working knowledge of the processes that ensure compliance with regulatory or industry requirements such as NERC CIP, SOX, and PCI.

Working Conditions

Normal working conditions with occasional extended hours during the week and weekends.

Physical Demands / Requirements

Normal physical demands related to an office and operational (Power Plant, Solar, Control Center) workplace environment. Must be able to lift 50‑pound boxes and ascend/descend a ladder to service network access points.

EEO Statement

Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) Savings plan with company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On‑site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!