Description
This position is remote but candidates must be local to the DC/Baltimore, MD area.
Salary: $135,000 - 145,000/year
As a Security Firewall Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of Checkpoint firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF). You will play a critical role in safeguarding our network infrastructure and applications against security threats, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting our overall cybersecurity strategy.
\n- Firewall Management:
- Design, configure, and maintain Checkpoint firewalls to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Monitor firewall logs and alerts, conducting regular reviews to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
- Implement and manage firewall rules and policies to control network traffic effectively.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) Management:
- Deploy, configure, and manage WAF solutions to protect web applications from attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other vulnerabilities.
- Analyze WAF logs and traffic patterns to enhance security measures and optimize performance.
- Incident Response:
- Respond to security incidents involving firewalls and WAFs, conducting thorough investigations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Collaborate with the security team to develop and update incident response plans related to firewall and application security.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed documentation of firewall configurations, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare and present reports on firewall performance, incidents, and security posture to management and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Proven experience working with Checkpoint firewalls and WAF solutions.
- Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), etc.) are preferred.
- Proficiency in network protocols, routing, and switching concepts.
$135,000 - $145,000 a year
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