Firewall Specialist

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Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Check Point firewalls (R80.x, R81.x, Gaia OS).
• Define and manage security policies, NAT rules, and ACLs.
• Implement VPN solutions (Site-to-Site, Remote Access, SSL VPN).
• Configure Threat Prevention (IPS, Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus) and URL Filtering.
• Administer Security Management Server (SMS) and Multi-Domain Server (MDS).
• Monitor logs and alerts using SmartView Tracker & SmartEvent.
• Perform policy optimization and rule cleanup.
• Manage ClusterXL (High Availability) and Load Balancing.
• Respond to security incidents, intrusions, and malware threats.
• Apply Check Point updates and security patches.
• Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with PCI‑DSS, NIST, ISO 27001.
• Resolve connectivity, performance, and policy issues.
• Analyze packet captures and logs for root‑cause analysis.
• Provide Level 3 support for escalated issues.
• Collaborate with SOC / NOC teams for real‑time threat response.
• Automate firewall tasks using CLI, Bash, or Python scripts.
• Conduct tuning and capacity planning.
• Support Zero Trust and Micro‑Segmentation implementation.
• Maintain firewall documentation and change logs.
• Generate reports on security events and compliance.
• Provide knowledge transfer to internal IT teams.
• Manage Check Point CloudGuard in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Integrate on‑premise and cloud security frameworks.
• Work with Check Point TAC for critical escalations.
• Align firewall policies with business needs in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Desired Skills & Experience

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills & Experience

Soft Skills

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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