Check Point Firewall Engineer - atlantic data security, llc : Job Details

As a Check Point Firewall Engineer, you'll represent the company by implementing and supporting information security systems and solutions for multiple clients. As well as providing technical assistance to other team members with information security requests and incidents. You will also be expected to be a leader in our organization by mentoring and supporting the daily activities of junior security engineering team members.

NO AGENCIES

ABOUT YOU:

• Hybrid Remote & On-site office locations in CT, Eastern MA and Southern NH
• Min 5 years of relevant experience
• Check Point CCSE or higher (CCSM)
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, and LAN/WAN technologies and monitoring/management applications.
• Must have professional IT and/or Security Certifications, such as: CISSP, Security+, Check Point CCSA/CCSE
• Experience in network systems troubleshooting and technical diagnosis skills.
• Experience Firewall Policy and Rules Management experience (Check Point, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet)
• Experience with Cyber/Network Security Policy Management experience (Solarwinds, Netskope, Algosec, Tufin, Skybox, Varonis, Illumio, NAC/Forescout)
• IT Service Management systems usage experience (Service Now, BMC, CA, ConnectWise, Jira)
• Ability to follow clearly defined requirements
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to follow written communications and materials (Runbooks, Playbooks, Knowledge Base)
• Cloud and Cyber Security experience within AWS and Azure
• Ability to build clearly defined requirements and convert them into robust technical architecture.
• Understanding solution selling and creating value for business clients.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Skill in preparing written communications and materials.
• Interpersonal skills: such as telephony skills, communication skills, active listening, and customer care.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.
• Ability to mentor team members and communicate effectively.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation and support of IT security solutions.
• Including yet not limited to; Cyber, Network, Endpoint, Threat Management security solutions.
• Review and validate security related Change Control requests including initial approval / rejection
• Operate independently as a technical lead on security related projects.
• IT support relating to issues with network security and systems infrastructure
• Document maintenance for all relevant systems infrastructure.
• Perform network security design and configuration assessments of Client environments.
• In partnership with the customer management teams, assist in the architecture and development of IT security solutions aligned with the company's objectives.
• As a key member of the security team, participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployments.
• Author high-quality technical specifications, documentation and accurately estimate project requirements for customer proposals.
• Assist in the development and delivery of proposals.
• Be thorough in contributing to testing strategies and high-quality training documentation.
• Achieve technical certifications aligned with company objectives.
• Assist in the development and delivery of relevant customer business reviews.
• Participate in on-call duties as necessary to provide emergency coverage for customer issues. Emergency coverage is 24x7 and may include but is not limited to participating in remote remediation/diagnostic calls, providing on-site break fix assistance, and working with peers, end users, manufacturers or other parties to resolve issues.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business awareness: specific knowledge of the customer and how IT security relates to their business strategy and goals.
• Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities.
• Responsible for entering time and expenses in Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) systems as they occur.
• Work through project tickets and phases in ITSM systems as assigned by a Project Manager.
• Work under the direction of the SOC Manager
• Utilize SOC tickets as service or project tickets in ITSM systems.
• Review IT publications and online materials to remain up to date with current and future technologies emerging in the industry.

Nice to haves

• Firewall Policy Orchestration experience, Algosec or Tufin
• Check Point Maestro
• Check Point CloudGuard
• Check Point VSX
• Check Point Identity Awareness
• Check Point Automation and Scripting
• MS Azure Security
• Gigamon
• SolarWinds