Cloud Network Engineer ? Checkpoint Firewall Specialist

Apolis - Vienna, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Vienna, VA

Accommodation

About the position

The Cloud Network Engineer - Checkpoint Firewall Specialist role focuses on leveraging expertise in Cisco networks and Checkpoint firewall technologies to manage and secure cloud networking environments. The position involves deploying and configuring network devices, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining comprehensive network documentation while participating in a 24/7 on-call support rotation.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and configuring Cisco Cloud Service Routers (CSRs) in cloud environments.
• Setting up and managing Checkpoint CloudGuard Firewalls in cloud instances.
• Diagnosing and resolving network issues through effective troubleshooting.
• Applying patches and keeping detailed records of network modifications.
• Conducting network management tasks, including monitoring, maintenance, and performance assessments.
• Updating various network devices such as firewalls, network intrusion detection systems (NIDS), switches, routers, and cryptographic devices.
• Ensuring comprehensive network documentation is maintained, including operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Engaging in regular network monitoring and analysis to support both short- and long-term planning initiatives.
• Participating in a 24/7 on-call support rotation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience with Checkpoint firewall technologies, ideally with Checkpoint R80.10.
• At least 1 year of experience in Azure cloud networking, including VNETs, ExpressRoute, User Defined Routes, Network Security Groups, Azure Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Azure DNS.
• Over 3 years of experience in networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, STP, HSRP, NAT, QoS, SNMP, and Syslog.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Proficient in security technologies like IPS, antivirus, anti-bot solutions, proxy services, data loss prevention, and HTTPS inspection.
• Familiarity with Infoblox IP Address Management (IPAM) solutions.