Senior Checkpoint Engineer

Requirements

• Design implement and manage Checkpoint firewall solutions focusing on high availability redundancy and scalability.
• Provide Tier 3 support for complex issues related to Checkpoint firewall clusters including troubleshooting diagnosing and resolving incidents.
• Perform regular system upgrades patches and maintenance on firewall devices ensuring minimal disruption to operational activities.
• Develop and implement security policies rules and configurations in alignment with industry best practices and organizational requirements.
• Conduct performance analysis capacity planning and optimization activities to ensure optimal system performance and security.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to design and implement comprehensive security solutions that meet the organizations needs.
• Document system configurations standard operating procedures and best practices for managing Checkpoint firewall environments.
• Stay abreast of the latest security threats vulnerabilities and technologies to continually enhance the security posture of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security with at least 3 years focused on managing Checkpoint firewall environments.
• Proficiency in Checkpoint R80 and above with a strong understanding of firewall cluster management.
• Expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP) security protocols (IPSec SSL VPN) and firewall technologies.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network security issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CCSE (Checkpoint Certified Security Expert) or CCSM (Checkpoint Certified Security Master).
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g. Python Ansible) for efficient management of security devices.
• Familiarity with other security technologies (IDS/IPS SIEM Endpoint Security) and cloud security principles.
• Proven track record of implementing and managing security solutions in large complex environments.