Minimum five years of experience configuring and administering Check Point Firewalls.
In-depth knowledge of security operations, including firewall rules and security policies.
Strong networking skills to quickly identify and isolate issues during incidents.
Experience with managing and tuning software blades like IPS and Advanced Malware detection.
Ability to work outside normal business hours for maintenance and upgrades.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with customer staff to design and implement new firewall architectures.
Lead administration of Check Point firewalls, including updates and policy management.
Review and implement customer changes in line with existing policies.
Update documentation to reflect current procedures accurately.
Manage and tune additional software blades related to firewall architecture.
Benefits
Flexible work environment with options for remote work.
Opportunity to work with federal government clients.
Engagement in cutting-edge firewall technologies and architectures.
Potential for professional growth in a specialized security field.
Full Job Description
Senior Check Point Firewall Engineer to work in our Washington, DC office / remote.
to provide the following services to our Federal government client:
Collaborate with customer staff to design, plan and implement new firewall architectures, upgrades and features as necessary.
Lead in the administration of the client's Check Point firewalls to include updates, upgrades, policy administration and validation.
Review and implement customer changes consistent with existing policies.
Review and update documentation to ensure consistency with current procedures.
Manage and tune additional software blades associated with firewall architecture. (IPS, URL, Application Control, AV, Advanced Malware detection).
Willingness to work outside of normal business hours to support outage resolution, planned maintenance or to implement an upgrade.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 General Description of Benefits
Minimum five (5) years of experience configuring and administering Checkpoint Firewalls.
In-depth knowledge of security operations, including firewall rules and security policies.
Strong networking ability and knowledge of firewall platforms to assist in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages.
About ECS
ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
