Checkpoint Engineer
Checkpoint Engineers are professionals involved with internal and external business units of an organization to assess network security issues, recommend design selections, and work with network engineers to implement new firewall deployments from a network and security policy standpoint.
The Checkpoint Engineers helps to access pre-defined reports which help in the analysis of bandwidth usage along with the network security and activity. As we know, the digital platform has increased in many areas. These days, businesses are looking to make sure their networks are secured by professionals like CheckPoint Engineers in association with IT and Telecom engineers.
Engineers perform the diagnostic tests for network security to safeguard from malware. Here, the engineers guard your network against attacks by eliminating bugs that are present and protect the network from future cyber-threats. On the other side, freelance engineers have also come into this sector. They perform the work at their flexibility with the help of the online platform of the field engineer.
As a checkpoint engineer, security is one of the essential areas of the network world.
The Network security includes the authorization of access to data in a network, which is regulated by the network engineer. Consumers are given with an ID and a password or other verification data that allows the right of entry to information and plans within their ability. Network security includes a range of system networks, both public and private, which are used day in and out; for making transactions and connection between businesses, government bodies and professionals.
Networks can be reserved, such as inside a company, and others which might be given to public access as an open network. Network security is involved in companies, enterprises, and various types of organizations. It does as its title clarifies: It safeguards the network, as well as protective and control operations being performed. The most common and simple way of protecting a network resource is by passing on it a unique identity and a consistent password.
Job Description
The role of the technical engineer is to develop application design and design IT infrastructure components to meet business and technical requirements. IT infrastructure may include systems, middleware, database, storage, and network infrastructure. The engineer must demonstrate the ability to efficiently code, test & certify technology platforms, software, and applications.
Troubleshoot, debug application(s) and IT infrastructure component(s) and recommend enhancements for stable operations. Maintain and patch systems, software, and applications to eliminate bug fixes, security vulnerabilities and maintain technology currency of systems and applications.
Essential Job Responsibilities Performed by CheckPoint Engineer are as Follow:
- To maintain LAN, WAN and server architecture
- To install network security devices
- To evaluate firewall policy and administration and the logging of this analysis
- To test systems for vulnerabilities in hardware and software
- To maintain VPNs, firewalls, email security, and web protocols
- To create and maintain virus detection systems
- To maintain web proxies and enterprise email
- To create access controls to the datacenter settings
- To produce design documentation for ad hoc access requests
Assist in troubleshooting connectivity through firewall log analysis and network traces.
Network audit is a primary responsibility of a checkpoint engineer to ensure the network safety from the malware.
The assessment process of network safety needs scrutiny back on implementation measures to define how well they have aligned with the security strategy. Auditing boosts continuous development by calling for companies to reflect on the execution of their policy on a consistent basis. Engineer helps in providing the organizations with the opportunity to fine-tune their policy and administration strategy in areas of networking and security need.
Education and Certification
To be successful in this field, you will need to have a primary degree in computer science, IT, network technologies or a related field. A certification will add value to you as a candidate. One of the most important certifications for a CP Engineer to have is the CCSE (Check Point Certified Security Expert). A CCNE certified engineer implements Check Point’s Security Gateway, Management Server, along with SmartReporter software.
Skills
As a CheckPoint Engineer, you will need to have key skills in Security and Information Event Management (SIEM), Check Point and Cisco ASA, data loss prevention, and access management. In addition to the skills above, an understanding of network concepts and protocols such as RIP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP, VRRP, WCCP, load balancing, WAN Acceleration, VPN tunnels, and MPLS will be of great help.
Salary
As per Payscale, on average, a CheckPoint Engineer earns around $108000 per year. Working as a freelance CheckPoint Engineer can be just as rewarding. Global freelance marketplaces, like FieldEngineer, provide the best platform for a freelancer to connect with potential employers.
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