Senior Checkpoint Security Engineer

Direct Hire - USC/GC only

Tampa, Florida (Hybrid)

NO THIRD PARTIES

As a Senior Checkpoint Security Engineer you will be a key team member working on the Cybersecurity team focused on securing systems and networks, with a focus on securing network vulnerabilities and reducing risk of system and network compromise. You will need a high-level of Checkpoint expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Primary for Checkpoint policy design and implementation including new buildouts and major upgrades to the enterprise firewalls.
• Hands-on configuration, maintenance, and design of security solutions with security platforms like IDS/IPS, SEIMs, and Endpoint protection.
• Work closely with the Managed Security Solution Provider (MSSP) to maximize the utilization of the IDS/IPS and SIEM tools.
• Monitor systems for security incidents and vulnerabilities by developing robust monitoring and visibility capabilities and respond/report on incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Identify external threats such as DDoS, spoofing, brute-force, or man in the middle attacks.
• Effectively assess and communicate risks and appropriate levels of urgency to management and engineering staff.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Regular on-call rotation will be required.
• Foster a positive team environment, driving standards, collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain successful relationships with internal business partners, Technology Team and vendors.

Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills – Required:

• 10 years of relevant cybersecurity network experience
• Hands-on experience with the following network security technologies.
• Checkpoint, Web Application Firewalls
• Network IDS/IPS Solutions
• Strong authentication methods
• Cloud Security (AWS and/or Azure)
• IPSec and TLS based VPNs
• TCP, UDP protocols and vulnerabilities
• Logging and alerting with SIEMs
• Working knowledge of network design, i.e. subnets, VPNs, VLANS, network segmentation.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining security systems that are both on-prem and in the cloud.

Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills – Preferred:

• Advanced certifications in network engineering is highly preferred.
• Advanced certifications in Information Security like CISSP, CEH or other industry recognized certification is highly preferred.
• Working experience with modern authentication and working knowledge of network encryption and vulnerabilities.
• Experience in conducting research and reporting using SIEMs
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment.