Firewall Specialist

4 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa Tipp Focus (Pty) Ltd Full time

Join to apply for the Firewall Specialist role at Tipp Focus (Pty) Ltd 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain Check Point firewalls (R80.x, R81.x, Gaia OS). Define and manage security policies, NAT rules, and ACLs. Implement VPN solutions (Site-to-Site, Remote Access, SSL VPN). Configure Threat Prevention (IPS, Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus) and URL Filtering. Administer Security Management Server (SMS) and Multi-Domain Server (MDS). Monitor logs and alerts using SmartView Tracker & SmartEvent. Perform policy optimization and rule cleanup. Manage ClusterXL (High Availability) and Load Balancing. Respond to security incidents, intrusions, and malware threats. Apply Check Point updates and security patches. Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Ensure compliance with PCI‑DSS, NIST, ISO 27001. Resolve connectivity, performance, and policy issues. Analyze packet captures and logs for root‑cause analysis. Provide Level 3 support for escalated issues. Collaborate with SOC/NOC teams for real‑time threat response. Automate firewall tasks using CLI, Bash, or Python scripts. Conduct tuning and capacity planning. Support Zero Trust and Micro‑Segmentation implementation. Maintain firewall documentation and change logs. Generate reports on security events and compliance. Provide knowledge transfer to internal IT teams. Manage Check Point CloudGuard in AWS, Azure, or GCP. Integrate on‑premise and cloud security frameworks. Work with Check Point TAC for critical escalations. Align firewall policies with business needs in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Desired Skills & Experience 2 to 5 years of experience with Check Point firewalls (R80.x, R81.x, Gaia OS). Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Experience in SOC/NOC environments. Documentation proficiency. Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI‑DSS, NIST, ISO 27001). Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Relevant certifications (CCSA or CCSE preferred). Technical Skills & Experience 3+ years with Check Point firewalls (R80.x, R81.x, Gaia OS). Strong grasp of NAT, VPN, Threat Prevention, and URL Filtering. SMS/MDSM experience. Familiarity with ClusterXL, VSX, CloudGuard. Networking and security knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, Zero Trust). Scripting experience (Bash, Python, CLI) is advantageous. Soft Skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Documentation proficiency. SOC/NOC experience. Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI‑DSS, NIST, ISO 27001). Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Industries Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tipp FocusPty) Ltd by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr

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