Senior Network Engineer (Checkpoint)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Senior Network Engineer specializing in Checkpoint, joining Optimal Growth Technologies' technology team. The position involves the design, implementation, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimisation of enterprise network and security environments. The focus is on ensuring network availability, performance, security, and resilience, requiring strong hands-on experience across WAN technologies, Check Point firewalls, and Microsoft Azure networking. **What you will do** * Design, configure, support, and manage enterprise WAN and LAN network environments, including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and working with service providers. * Ensure network infrastructure meets availability, performance, and security requirements, including monitoring and troubleshooting complex issues. * Install, configure, administer, and maintain Check Point firewalls, managing policies, NAT, VPNs, and security configurations, along with troubleshooting and monitoring firewall performance and security events. * Design, implement, and support Microsoft Azure networking environments, configuring Virtual Networks, Subnets, Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, Route Tables, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, Private Endpoints, and VNet Peering. * Support hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Azure, troubleshoot Azure network issues, and assist with cloud transformation initiatives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Strong hands-on experience with WAN technologies and enterprise networking. * Strong Check Point Firewall administration and troubleshooting experience. * Strong Microsoft Azure Networking experience. * Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and network security. * Experience with BGP, OSPF, and routing protocols. * Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. * Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery principles. * Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments. * Strong knowledge of network security principles and best practices. * Relevant degree, diploma or technical qualification in IT, Networking or a related field. * 8+ years' experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure. * Proven experience supporting WAN environments. * Strong hands-on Check Point Firewall experience. * Strong experience with Azure Networking and hybrid cloud environments. **Who should apply** An experienced professional with over 8 years in enterprise networking and infrastructure, possessing strong hands-on skills in WAN technologies, Check Point Firewalls, and Microsoft Azure Networking. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of network security, routing protocols, and high availability principles, coupled with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. They should be capable of working under pressure, both independently and as part of a technical team, with a strong understanding of ITIL and change management processes, and excellent attention to detail and security awareness. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-network-engineer-checkpoint-optimal-growth-technologies Source: myjobmag

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• At least 8 years of experience.

• Azure

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