Network Security Architect - LOCAL to South Carolina required

RICEFW Technologies Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Check Point Engineer to deploy and administer security gateways. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience with Check Point and Cisco data center networking products. Responsibilities include managing security rulebases and collaborating with IT stakeholders to ensure security measures are effective. Certifications in Check Point or Cisco will be advantageous. This opportunity does not allow relocation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience deploying and administering Check Point security gateways.
• 10+ years of experience administering Cisco data center networking products.
• 5+ years of experience with Check Point VSX.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and administer Check Point security gateways and Cisco Secure Firewall.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders for security validations.
• Manage and optimize the Check Point rulebase for business needs.

Skills

Check Point security gateways

Cisco data center networking

Check Point VSX

Check Point r82

Check Point and/or Cisco Certifications

Tools

Cisco Secure Firewall

Cisco ASA

Job description

Candidate location

Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

The South Carolina Judicial Branch (SCJB) seeks an experienced engineer that both deploys and administers Check Point security gateways, including VSX. They should have extensive experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Check Point firewalls within a complex enterprise environment. This person will be responsible for administering and simplifying the Check Point rulebase, while optimizing its utilization to meet business requirements, and improve visibility while ensuring security best practices are followed.

The Check Point Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing policies to support enterprise security strategies. They must be able to serve as a subject matter expert on Cisco data center network technologies and their interaction with Check Point security gateways. This role requires collaboration with Security, IT, and business stakeholders to test and validate security protections, including IPS, geoblocking, and QoS in addition to day‑to‑day firewall administration.

Job Duties

This engineer will be responsible for deploying, administering and supporting Check Point security gateways, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Cisco ASA to support security requirements and best practices.

Must Have/Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience deploying and administering Check Point security gateways
• 10+ years of experience administering and deploying Cisco data center networking products
• 5+ years of experience administering and deploying Check Point VSX
• Experience administering and operating Check Point r82
• Previous or current Check Point and/or Cisco Certifications

Preferred/Nice to Have Skills

• Experience deploying and administering Cisco Remote Access VPN solutions
• Experience deploying and administering Cisco FirePower