Checkpoint Firewall Engineer

at  Tata Consultancy Services

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED ANY INCIDENTS RELATED TO UNAUTHORIZED DATA ACCESS OR TRANSFER?

Join us as a Checkpoint Firewall Engineer!

THE ROLE

The Checkpoint Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting Checkpoint firewall systems. The role requires an in-depth understanding of firewall architectures, network security principles, and Checkpoint’s suite of products to safeguard the organization’s data and network infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design & Implementation

• Plan, design, and implement Checkpoint firewall solutions in alignment with the organization’s security policies and business objectives.
• Develop firewall rules, policies, and network configurations to ensure secure data transfer and access control.
• Design VPN solutions and configure secure remote access connections.

Maintenance & Support

• Manage, monitor, and maintain Checkpoint firewall systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades of firewall appliances and management servers.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify security risks, and apply necessary mitigations.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor network traffic and firewall logs to detect and respond to security incidents or anomalies.

Design & Implementation

• Plan, design, and implement Checkpoint firewall solutions in alignment with the organization’s security policies and business objectives.
• Develop firewall rules, policies, and network configurations to ensure secure data transfer and access control.
• Design VPN solutions and configure secure remote access connections.

Maintenance & Support

• Manage, monitor, and maintain Checkpoint firewall systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and upgrades of firewall appliances and management servers.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, identify security risks, and apply necessary mitigations.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor network traffic and firewall logs to detect and respond to security incidents or anomalies.
• Provide troubleshooting and problem resolution for firewall-related issues, including network connectivity and security rule conflicts.
• Collaborate with the network and security operations teams to ensure firewall configurations align with broader IT security strategies.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation of firewall configurations, network diagrams, and security policies.
• Ensure firewall solutions comply with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing required documentation and evidence of compliance.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with IT teams, security analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of firewall systems with other network and security infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers and other team members.

Certifications Mandatory

• CCSE (Certified Security Expert)
• CCTE (Certified Troubleshooting Expert)

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Be part of an exciting team where you will be challenged every day.
• Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.
• Work with customers and identify opportunities to support their strategy and improve their processes across functions