ComTec is looking for a Check Point Technical Lead/SME and not just an engineer. ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise firewall solutions in a large-scale network security environment.
Responsibilities:
· Design and implement Checkpoint firewall policies, NAT rules, VPN configurations, and security zones.
· Deploy, configure, and manage Checkpoint firewalls including policies, NAT, VPN, IPS, and threat prevention features.
· Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network security incidents and firewall-related issues.
· Manage security zones, access control policies, and URL filtering.
· Plan and execute firewall upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
· Monitor and respond to security events and incidents related to firewalls and network devices.
· Perform regular firewall rule reviews to optimize security and ensure compliance with security best practices while ensuring business continuity.
· Ensure security of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and load balancing across the network.
· Involve in security audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response to ensure network security compliance.
· Monitor network performance and proactively address bottlenecks, latency issues, and security breaches.
· Maintain detailed documentation for firewall configurations, security policies, and network diagrams.
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $100,000–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 201 - 500 |
| Year Founded | 1939 |
Required Skills:
· 10+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering.
· 10+ years of strong experience in Check Point Firewall administration.
· Experience in log analysis, incident response, and security monitoring.
· Hands-on with VPNs (SSL/IPSec), NAT, IDS/IPS, Threat Prevention, and URL Filtering.
· In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, NAT, VPN, IPS, IDS, and general network architecture.
· Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, SNMP, IPsec, GRE, VXLAN).
· Certifications such as CCSE (Checkpoint Certified Security Expert) or Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) preferred.
· Must have excellent understanding of security architecture and integration
· Experience with change management and ITIL-based processes.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a global security team.
· Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
· Excellent communication and documentation skills.