Network Engineer (Checkpoint Firewall)

Network Engineer

Skills: Checkpoint Firewall

Location: NYC, NY

Area code: 212

Tax term: FULLTIME

Pay rate: 55k-60k

Length: Permanent

Position ID: 9001

Job description:

Responsibilities will include:-
Level 1 & 2 help desk support.
Building and configuring firewalls, managing firewall policies.
Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.
Document network security setup and changes.

Required technical Skills and Work Experience:-
Windows Operating Systems & Microsoft Applications.
3-5 years of practical experience in network security engineering / operations / administration.
Solid TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, IPSec protocols knowledge.
Proficiency in firewall technologies, specifically Checkpoint on Nokia platform.
Ability to install and configure firewalls. Should have proven practical experience operating and managing the firewalls and not just worked near one.
Practical experience in performing network connectivity troubleshooting and analysis, troubleshoot and resolve complex internetworking/security issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CCSA preferred.
Ability to work independently and with tight deadlines and capable of adjusting to changes in priorities when necessary.

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