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Job description
Why Join Us?
As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we've assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people. At Check Point, our employees are redefining the security landscape by meeting our customers' real-time needs and providing our cutting-edge technologies and services to an ever-growing customer base.
Check Point Software Technologies has been honored by Time Magazine as one of the World's Best Companies for 2024. We've also earned a spot on the Forbes list of the World's Best Places to Work for five consecutive years (2020-2024) and recognized as one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies. If you're passionate about making the world a safer place and want to be part of an award-winning company culture, we invite you to join us.
Key ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for
- Work closely with the sales team to identify prospects
- Demonstrate our full portfolio of solutions that help keep organizations safe from threats and protect their operations and information
- Educate customers, prospects and partners on the diversity of technical, operational and business challenges many organizations face and how Check Point solutions can solve them
- Drive meetings with potential and existing customers to identify their problems and provide appropriate solutions
- Address technical questions, offer insight into best practices and manage Proof-of-Concepts
- Respond to RFI's & RFP's
- Engage and educate key partners and customers on the latest security technologies
- Active participation in cybersecurity events
Qualifications
What you bring to the table
- 3+ years of engineering and pre-sales experience
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of typical customers networks
- Ability to create an end-to-end security solution for a customer's environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Relevant certifications highly preferred,1 e.g. CCNP / CISSP/ CCSA / CCSE
- Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship from an employer now or in the future
EOE M/F/Veterans/Disabled
Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Security Engineer?
A: To succeed as a Security Engineer, key technical skills include proficiency in security frameworks and protocols (e.g., OWASP, NIST), programming languages (e.g., Python, C++), and security tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems). Additionally, strong soft skills such as effective communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking are crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing security solutions. These technical and soft skills enable Security Engineers to design and implement robust security measures, mitigate risks, and drive business growth by protecting sensitive data and systems.
Q: What is the career path for a Security Engineer?
A: A Security Engineer's career path typically begins with entry-level roles such as Security Analyst or Junior Security Engineer, where they develop foundational skills in threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and security tool implementation. As they gain experience, they progress to mid-level roles like Security Engineer or Senior Security Analyst, where they take on more complex projects, lead teams, and develop expertise in areas like cloud security, compliance, and incident response. Senior Security Engineers or Security Architects often hold leadership positions, overseeing security strategy, architecture, and implementation, and may also pursue certifications like CISSP or CISM to further advance their careers.