Senior Security Architect with Checkpoint
Position Title: Sr Security Arch w/ Checkpoint 10 + years
Rate: $76/hour on W2 only
Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
F2F Strongly Preferred
Checkpoint Firewalls, includes IPSO/SPLAT/GAIA
Configuration, installation, and upgrading of Checkpoint firewalls hardware and software
Configuration and installation of checkpoint management stations
Company Overview: This fast-paced employer is one of America's largest video, high-speed Internet, and phone providers. It also enjoys an international reputation as a leading media, entertainment, and communications company. The corporate culture presented by the employer provides an innovative and diverse environment for employees, and reflects the individuality of its customer base. Working for this company will guarantee access to innovative technology, and it has also been consistently competitive in "top places to work" lists.
Responsibilities
This individual will be working in a very agile, high-availability Service Provider environment. This candidate will be responsible for analyzing, conducting risk assessments, configuring, and implementing firewall change requests within group SLAs. Responsibilities will include collaborating with business owners and X1 developers to best secure the network, without unnecessarily impeding development. Daily tasks may include incident response, monitoring, investigation, project implementation, and operational support. This position is onsite at the center city Philadelphia location; telecommuting is not an option.
Provides expert technical advice and counsel to management and mentors to less experienced firewall engineers. Assesses change implementation options, benefits and risks, and determines the most appropriate solution. Team-focused individual who steps in to assist when and where needed.
Extensive experience managing and maintaining enterprise class Check Point and experience with Juniper Firewalls a plus. Strong experience with management and support of Cisco Sourcefire IDS. Knowledge of routing, NAT, and TCP/IP networking. Expert understanding of risk assessment and delivery of specific technical solutions for change requests. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical abilities including packet capture analysis. Technical problem solving across multiple technologies. Ability to deal with changing priorities and multi-task several projects. Ability to work flexible hours as required.
Following Experience Required
Checkpoint Firewalls, includes IPSO/SPLAT/GAIA
Configuration, installation, and upgrading of Checkpoint firewalls hardware and software
Configuration and installation of checkpoint management stations
Following Experience Preferred
Juniper Firewalls (Netscreen, SRX)
IDS (Cisco Sourcefire)
Vulnerability assessments (Nessus, Qualys, etc.)
Various versions of Linux/Unix and Microsoft systems.
RSA SecurID manager
IPv6
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent training and experience. Approximately 8-10 years' experience with 2 or more in a senior role. Preferable Certifications CCSA/CCSE JNCIS-SEC/JNCIS-FWV SFCE
Interview Process
Phone followed by a F2F preferred for any security role. If Skype is needed we will need to address.