Network Engineer - Checkpoint Firewall / NG Next Generation

NO SPONSORSHIP - NO OPT

Network Engineering with Checkpoint Firewall and/or NG next Generation

Location: Chicago - on site 3 days a week

Need heavy networking, medium ACI, AWS would be a plus

The key to this role is that you have solid Cisco CheckPoint firewall experience - NG next generation

SALARY: $130k - $140k plus 15% bonus

LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL

Hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

SELLING POINTS: network support design configuration routing switching configuration Cisco FTD firewall administration Cisco ACI and AWS BGP OPF ISIS Lan Wan IPV VPN IPAM DNS

This role is responsible for supporting, administering, and overseeing network support, design, and analysis of new and existing architectures — including routing/switching configuration, Cisco FTD firewall administration, Cisco ACI management, and network-related business continuity planning. The role also involves developing systems specifications, technical implementation plans, and coordinating complex installation projects with clients and vendors, while working with a team on network and security architecture design for both on-premise and Cloud environments

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundation in Network protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS) and concepts (WAN/LAN/IP/VPN/IPAM/DNS), with the ability to apply this knowledge to expand and support existing network infrastructure
• Advanced experience with Cisco network products, including lifecycle management (deployment, upgrades, and ongoing support) of IOS, NX-OS, XR, and FTD platforms
• Strong network troubleshooting skills to support day-to-day operations, including packet capture, analysis, and review.
• Experience supporting cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure) within a hybrid infrastructure environment
• Scripting experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in technical discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in IT systems installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of virtualized servers / cloud systems