What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firewall Engineer position at SpringPoint Technologies?
Seeking a Firewall Engineer with demonstrated experience managing and supporting Check Point firewall environments within large enterprise settings. This role is heavily focused on day-to-day firewall operations, including reviewing and implementing access requests, troubleshooting connectivity and policy-related issues, and supporting a fast-paced operational environment.
About the Role
- Strong hands-on administration experience with Check Point firewalls; candidates must have direct experience fulfilling firewall change and access requests rather than solely designing architecture
- Solid understanding of network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, ports, routing concepts, NAT, and traffic flow analysis
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve firewall policy and connectivity issues
- Experience following formal change control processes; exposure to ServiceNow is a plus
- Comfortable working independently while managing a high volume of operational task
Responsibilities
- Exposure to Check Point Maestro or large-scale firewall deployment
- Check Point certifications such as CCSA or CCSE.
- Basic scripting or automation skills using tools such as Python or PowerShell.
- Experience supporting regulated industries such as financial services or healthcare
Required Skills
Strong hands-on administration experience with Check Point firewalls; candidates must have direct experience fulfilling firewall change and access requests rather than solely designing architectures.
Preferred Skills
Exposure to Check Point Maestro or large-scale firewall deployments. Check Point certifications such as CCSA or CCSE. Basic scripting or automation skills using tools such as Python or PowerShell. Experience supporting regulated industries such as financial services or healthcare.