Checkpoint Firewall Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Checkpoint Firewall Administrator with 4 to 5 years of hands-on experience in managing and securing enterprise network infrastructures using Checkpoint firewall technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of firewall policies, threat prevention, and troubleshooting in a high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Install, configure, and manage Checkpoint Firewalls (including SmartConsole, Security Management Server, and Gateways)
• Design and implement firewall policies , NAT rules , and VPN configurations
• Perform firewall rulebase audits , policy optimization, and regular cleanup
• Monitor firewall performance and identify and mitigate threats , using Checkpoint threat prevention tools (IPS, Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus, URL Filtering)
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues , VPN failures, and policy conflicts
• Perform software upgrades, patches, and hotfixes on Checkpoint devices
• Integrate Checkpoint with SIEM, logging , and monitoring tools for security event analysis
• Participate in incident response , root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews
• Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, change management, and standard operating procedures
• Work closely with network, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless operations
• Ensure compliance with security policies , industry standards, and regulatory requirements

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Skills Required

Checkpoint Firewalls, firewall policies, NAT rules, VPN configurations, firewall rulebase audits