Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer
On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr Network Security/Firewall Engineer for a contract opportunity in Dallas, TX.
Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Job Details
The Security Engineer will be the primary individual responsible for working on client networks in a consulting role, providing security architecture design, leading implementations of security solutions, and providing remote and onsite operational support for customers. The Security Engineer also plays a key role in the daily processing of Work Orders, Change Requests, and Incident Handling for operational systems.
Duties Include:
-Provide security architecture design and consulting for pre and post sales support of customer environments.
-Lead implementation projects to ensure successful delivery of security services.
-Conduct on-site technical implementations or attend on-site customer meetings, as required.
-Provide Level 2 - 3 support to existing customers.
-Research, design, and oversee implementation of information technology, systems, and policies for information security in support of business needs.
-Perform resolutions to security related Work Orders, Change Requests and Incidents
-Provide 7x24 response to P-1 and P-2 level incidents
Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Mandatory Skills
8+ years' experience with IT security, networking and enterprise technologies
Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting the following technologies: Check Point, BlueCoat, Proxy, Cisco, VPN, VMware and Microsoft enterprise applications
2-3 years experience in a customer facing consultancy role
Experience working in an ITIL-modeled IT environment
Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Education and Certifications
Check Point CCSE certification (preferred)
CISSP certification (preferred)
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution (required)
Cisco Security Certification or equivalent experience (required)
CISA or GIAC Certification (preferred)
Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Start Date
ASAP
Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Assignment Length
6 months with potential to extend or possibly convert to permanent