Network Security Engineer - Checkpoint

Ergo is seeking a Checkpoint Network Security Engineer to join our market-leading networks team.

This is an exciting position where you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing support of network and security services both within Ergo and across its client environments.

We offer flexible working, pension, healthcare, educational assistance and lots of Annual Leave.

Expertise in Firewalls is required with an emphasis on Checkpoint and Fortinet. Certification in Checkpoint is required.

What will you do?

• Deliver advanced technical support to external clients, ensuring timely and effective resolution of network and security issues.
• Provide expert-level assistance to field engineers during on-site engagements.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for all support-related incidents.
• Collaborate with technology vendors to expedite issue resolution and maintain service continuity.
• Utilize internal systems for accurate tracking, logging, and management of support tickets.
• Employ network management and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve network performance issues.
• Participate in on-site activities as required, including system assessments and deployments.
• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of both Ergo's NOC infrastructure and customer-managed network services.
• Lead the delivery of customer-facing network and security projects, ensuring alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Contribute to pre-sales efforts by providing technical input, solution design, and customer engagement support.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive customer documentation, including runbooks and operational guides.
• Create and maintain technology roadmaps to guide clients' strategic infrastructure planning.
• Draft functional requirements and technical specification documents for internal and client-facing initiatives.

What do you need?

• Expertise in the installation, maintenance, and support of firewalls specifically Checkpoint and Fortinet
• Checkpoint CCSM or CCSM Elite certification (or in the process of obtaining)
• Proficient in secure connectivity technologies including VPN, IPSEC, and SSL VPN
• Comprehensive knowledge of network and security best practices.

It's nice to have the following:

• Fortinet NSE4 Certification or Fortinet Certified Professional
• Experience of firewall, switching, and routing technologies from Aruba, HPE, Cisco, and Juniper.
• Strong expertise in dynamic routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Experience with Voice over IP (VoIP) implementations and troubleshooting.

Apply today for more information.