Checkpoint Firewall Engineer (101824)

Permanent

IT

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Job Details

 
Role: Checkpoint Firewall Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Ready to utilise your skills in Firewall Engineering?
Are you looking to enhance your firewall security with robust rule and policy management?
Have you experienced any incidents related to unauthorized data access or transfer?

Join us as a Checkpoint Firewall Engineer!

Careers at TCS: It means more

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.

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)
 
Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
Network Support

Primary:
  • Checkpoint FW- Rules, policy,patching management
  • Load balancer
  • IPS/IDS

Secondary:
 
  • Cisco ISE/NAC
  • Point to Point
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
  • Subnetting expertise
  • Routing Protocol
  • Cisco switching expertise

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.
We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.
You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.
We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.
If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps

Due to the high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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