This person will be configuring and installing firewalls and proxies within virtual and physical network IT infrastructures (IPS, network access controls, and security infrastructure). Collaborate with upper management to design solutions and document vulnerabilities detected within areas such as third party connections while collaborating with technical teams to resolve any vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with industry regulations. The ideal person can prepare technical procedures, standards & network schematics interfacing with stakeholders and technical audiences in an international environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement enterprise networks and related hardware and software in addition to establishing security (firewalls, intrusion detection), connectivity and access parameters.     
• Prepare and configure technical procedures, standards & network schematics/design for firewall infrastructure (CheckPoint preferred & Cisco is a plus), proxy technologies (Blue Coat, Cisco IronPort/Umbrella, Zscaler), IPS, and Network Access Control (Cisco ISE).
• Offer tier-2 troubleshooting and support engineering in addition to supporting the evaluation of technical requirements for projects to determine the impact to the infrastructure including equipment redundancy and capacity requirements.
• Configure and maintain virtual network and update in CMDB, diagrams, and network security devices information about third party connections while collaborating with technical teams to take corrective action when necessary.
• Escalate incidents within company and/or with external technical resources when necessary.
• Prepare coverage reports for management review and recognize threats and intrusions by identifying abnormalities and reporting violations. 
• Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.
• Evaluate applications to discover vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts based on risk.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or experience in relevant field/equivalent work experience
• Must be bilingual (written and verbal communication) in both English/Spanish
• 2-3+ years of relevant IT work experience within Security Engineering and Configurations
• Previous experience configuring and managing CheckPoint firewalls, Cisco ISE, ASA, security devices, firewalls, IPS/IDS
• Previous experience configuring proxy technologies (Blue Coat, Cisco IronPort/Umbrella, Zscaler),
• Knowledge and previous experience with vulnerability and hardening guide compliance

Desire Requirements (Not Mandatory):

• Check Point Certifications (CCSA or CCSE) are highly preferred
• Highly preferable experience with hardening of network and security devices
• Proven routing and switching experience is highly preferred