Technical Engineer

Solü Technology Partners; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solu Technology Partners in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Technical Engineer III – Firewall Engineer to lead enterprise Check Point firewall initiatives. You will design, deploy, and optimize security architectures, collaborating with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on firewall administration, incident response, and lifecycle management within an Agile delivery framework, with close interaction with business

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in enterprise security or network security.
• Hands-on experience configuring Check Point firewalls in large environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and security concepts.
• Experience with firewall policies, NAT, and VPNs.
• Ability to analyze logs and network captures for security incidents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and optimize Check Point firewall solutions in large enterprise.
• Manage Check Point gateways, management servers, and SmartConsole.
• Design and implement network security requirements with stakeholders.
• Maintain firewall policies, rules, NAT, and access controls.
• Troubleshoot firewall and security incidents; analyze logs and captures.
• Create technical documentation and runbooks.

Skills

Check Point firewall

TCP/IP networking

Network security

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Agile

Tools

Check Point Security Gateway

Check Point Management Server

Check Point SmartConsole

VSS

Maestro

Wireshark

Fiddler

NetScaler

ADC

Job description

Technical Engineer III – Firewall Engineer

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Technical Engineer III – Firewall Engineer to join their Technology Infrastructure and Service Delivery organization. This role will focus on the engineering, administration, support, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise network security technologies, with a strong emphasis on Check Point firewall solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting complex enterprise security environments and a strong foundation in network engineering, firewall administration, troubleshooting, and security operations. This individual will work closely with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and internal clients to design and implement secure, reliable solutions that align with organizational standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security‑focused engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working in an Agile environment, and supporting mission‑critical enterprise infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, maintain, and optimize Check Point firewall solutions in a large enterprise environment.
• Support Check Point Security Gateways, Management Servers, and SmartConsole.
• Work with internal clients and stakeholders to understand network security requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Configure and manage firewall policies, rules, access controls, NAT, and related security configurations.
• Deploy and support Check Point solutions utilizing Virtual System Stacking (VSS) and Maestro technologies.
• Perform firewall installations, upgrades, migrations, and configuration changes while minimizing operational disruption.
• Troubleshoot complex firewall and network security incidents using logs, packet captures, and rule analysis.
• Analyze network traffic and security alerts to identify and mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Work with cross‑functional infrastructure, network, security, and application teams to integrate firewall solutions with other enterprise technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
• Participate in capacity planning, business continuity planning, disaster recovery exercises, and technology lifecycle management.
• Support audit and compliance activities and ensure solutions align with applicable security standards.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, engineers, management, and other stakeholders within an Agile delivery environment.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to other engineers.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives, technical standards, and operational processes.
• Participate in vendor and product lifecycle management activities.
• Translate complex technical concepts and security requirements for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Adapt to changing business priorities and technical requirements while maintaining a strong focus on security and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a technical engineering role supporting, maintaining, optimizing, and enhancing enterprise application security or network security environments.
• Hands‑on experience configuring, deploying, supporting, and maintaining Check Point firewalls or closely related enterprise firewall technologies.
• Experience working with complex, highly available enterprise network environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, ports, protocols, and network security concepts.
• Experience with network technologies including:
• Routers and switches
• Firewalls
• VPNs
• NAT
• Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience analyzing firewall logs, security events, packet captures, and firewall rules.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and internal clients.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into language that can be understood by non‑technical audiences.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Check Point Security Gateway
• Check Point Management Server
• Check Point SmartConsole
• Virtual System Stacking (VSS)
• Firewall policy and rule management
• Network security architecture
• Wireshark
• Fiddler
• Packet capture and network traffic analysis
• VPN
• NAT
• IPS
• WAF / WAAP
• Citrix
• NetScaler
• Application Delivery Controller (ADC)

Security & Compliance Knowledge:

Experience or familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and standards, including:

• NIST 800-53
• CIS Critical Security Controls
• FFIEC standards and audit requirements
• Enterprise security policies and controls
• Audit and compliance processes
• Business continuity and disaster recovery practices

Certifications

Relevant technology or cybersecurity certifications are preferred, including:

• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
• Check Point Certified Professional (CCP)
• Check Point Certified Expert (CCE)
• CISSP
• CompTIA Security+
• Other relevant network or cybersecurity certifications

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• A strong technical problem solver with an inquisitive mindset.
• Comfortable investigating complex network and security issues.
• Able to collaborate effectively across infrastructure, security, application, and business teams.
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and requirements.
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation habits.
• Able to communicate effectively with both highly technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Interested in continuous learning and sharing knowledge with other engineers.
• Focused on developing secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise solutions.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading financial services organization with a large-scale technology infrastructure supporting critical business operations. Their Technology Infrastructure and Service Delivery organization is responsible for delivering and maintaining foundational technology platforms across a highly complex enterprise environment.

The technology organization is focused on innovation, collaboration, and building modern solutions that support employees, customers, and the communities they serve.

Solu Technology Partners is proud to partner with our client in identifying talented technology professionals who can contribute to their continued growth and modernization.