Network Security-Firewall-Checkpoint -Network Security Senior Specialist

Network Security-Firewall-Checkpoint - Network Security Senior Specialist

• Duties include providing support to client perimeter security infrastructure, which includes firewall , proxy , and remote access systems .
• Investigation, documentation, and resolution of outages to critical business systems that may be caused by firewall, proxy, or remote access systems.
• Escalation of issues and tracking of progress in conjunction with Client engineering teams, vendors, or other technical resource teams.
• Working incidents or projects beyond the scope of the level 2 team which may include scheduling multiple changes, software upgrades, or configuration activities to resolve.

• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills, tcpdump/pcap/wireshark experience, Checkpoint Secure Platform Pro & Gaia, Juniper SRX, Bluecoat Proxy, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Juniper SSL VPN appliances, Juniper Netscreen firewalls, Cisco ASA with AnyConnect client, Network routing with BGP, and Linux/Unix experience preferred.
• Also desired/emphasized is a strong analytical and quantitative capability with attention to detail, ability to work in a demanding environment, exhibiting a high degree of flexibility and ability to multi-task, seeking guidance where necessary; strong verbal and written skills are also desired.

• Specialists are required to analyze customer requirements to ensure all standards, policies, and guidelines are upheld from the information security perspective and support routine compliance activities.
• Eventually, specialists need to support technology improvements, such as new infrastructure install and hardware/software upgrades, and engineering support.
• Relevant certifications preferred: Blue Coat proxy, Check Point, Palo Alto, and Juniper firewalls.