Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a
Checkpoint Firewall Operations Analyst for a
contract assignment with one of our premier
Utility clients in
Lutz, FL.
Responsibilities :
A Firewall Operations Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm's network firewalls. This will include working tickets for firewall change requests, working with projects to advise from a network security perspective, and troubleshooting network issues that from a firewall perspective.
- Network/firewall troubleshooting, including troubleshooting issues with Checkpoint firewalls and Cisco Routers/Switches.
- Planning, engineering, and implementing of firewall changes.
- Collaborating with Enterprise Architects and business partners for network security/firewall changes.
- Regular attendance of project meetings as a representative of the Firewall Operations team.
- Maintenance and support of network firewalls. Tasks including regular patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting of firewall hardware.
- Adherence to changing management process
- Technical writing to include documentation of firewall changes and documenting standards.
- Regular on-call rotation for firewall related issues.
- Additional responsibilities include the patching and maintenance of Checkpoint firewalls.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Checkpoint firewalls, VPN configuration/troubleshooting, and network security best practices is a requirement.
- Recent experience with Checkpoint firewalls (R81.x or higher)
- Experience with routing and switching (Cisco)
- Experience with VPN setup, implementation, and troubleshooting. (Experience with Azure and Amazon VPNs with Checkpoint preferred)
- Experience with regulatory compliance environments (NERC preferred)
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with regulatory compliance environments is preferred
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
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