Firewall Specialist

Firewall Deployment & Configuration
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.
Firewall Management & Monitoring
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.
Security & Threat Management
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.
Troubleshooting & Support
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.
Automation & Optimization
Automate firewall tasks using CLI, Bash, or Python scripts.
Conduct tuning and capacity planning.
Support Zero Trust and Micro-Segmentation implementation.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain firewall documentation and change logs.
Generate reports on security events and compliance.
Provide knowledge transfer to internal IT teams.
Cloud & Hybrid Security (Optional)
Manage Check Point CloudGuard in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Integrate on-premise and cloud security frameworks.
Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
Work with Check Point TAC for critical escalations.
Align firewall policies with business needs in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Desired Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
SOC/NOC experience
Documentation proficiency

Desired Work Experience

2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level

Degree

About The Employer
Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.
Certification: CCSA or CCSE (preferred).

Technical Skills & Experience

3+ years with Check Point firewalls (R80.x, R81.x, Gaia OS).
Strong grasp of NAT, VPN, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering.
SMS/MDSM experience.
Familiar with ClusterXL, VSX, CloudGuard.
Networking and security knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, Zero Trust).
Scripting (Bash, Python, CLI) experience is advantageous.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Documentation proficiency.
SOC/NOC experience.
Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001).
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

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