What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firewall Subject Matter Expert position at Atvantiq Network?
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Checkpoint Firewall Subject Matter Expert (SME) . The ideal candidate will bring multiple years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade firewall solutions using Checkpoint technologies. This role requires deep technical expertise in firewall security, with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex issues.
In addition to firewall rule and policy management, the SME will be responsible for the deployment, tuning, and ongoing administration of Checkpoint management and logging servers, ensuring accurate visibility, reporting, and compliance.
This role also requires participation in a 24x7 support rotation, including the ability to respond to incidents and perform maintenance during off-hours as necessary to support mission-critical operations.
While not required, experience with GTP firewall policies and exposure to LTE/5G network environments will be considered a strong plus.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of hands-on experience with Checkpoint firewall technologies (R80.x and above preferred).
- Strong knowledge of network security principles, firewall rule design, NAT, VPNs, and intrusion prevention.
- Experience administering and troubleshooting Checkpoint management servers and logging infrastructure.
- Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, BGP, OSPF, etc.).
- Proven track record of implementing and managing large-scale firewall deployments.
- Willingness and ability to support off-hours work and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills to interact with both technical and business stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with GTP firewall policies in mobile carrier environments.
- Knowledge of LTE/5G architecture, protocols, and security considerations.
- Checkpoint certifications (e.g., CCSA, CCSE, CCSM) are highly preferred.
- Experience with automation, scripting, and orchestration tools for firewall and log management.
- Prior work in telecom or mobile carrier environments is a plus.
Please share the updated resume at manshi.sharma@atvantiq.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $50