Checkpoint Firewall Administrator

Checkpoint Firewall Administrator

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

Required Skills:

• 4 to 5 years of hands-on experience in Checkpoint firewall administration
• Strong understanding of

  Checkpoint Gaia OS

  ,

  SmartDashboard

  ,

  SmartEvent

  ,

  SmartView Tracker

  , and

  SmartConsole

• Experience in managing

  VPNs

  (site-to-site and remote access) and

  SSL/TLS protocols

• Proficient in troubleshooting network and firewall issues (packet capture, log analysis)
• Familiarity with

  routing, switching, NAT, VLANs, TCP/IP, and DNS/DHCP

• Experience with

  high availability

  (HA) and

  cluster configurations

• Knowledge of

  threat prevention features

  such as IPS, Application Control, URL filtering, Anti-Bot, etc.
• Experience working in an

  ITIL-based service environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE certification

• Experience with

  other firewall platforms

  (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA) is a plus
• Familiarity with

  SIEM tools

  like Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight
• Knowledge of

  cloud firewalls

  and

  cloud security integrations

  (e.g., Azure/AWS with Checkpoint)
• Scripting knowledge (e.g.,

  Python

  ,

  Shell

  ) for automation and reporting

Soft Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and handle critical situations under pressure
• Attention to detail and adherence to change management processes
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with cross-functional teams