Overall Objectives of Job: (If multiple sections, accord weightage to each section)

 

Checkpoint Firewall Skills

Expertise in Checkpoint Security Products: Deep understanding of Checkpoint's Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), including installation, configuration, and management of Checkpoint devices. Checkpoint Security Management (R80.x, R77.x): Proficient in managing security policies, firewall rules, VPNs, and traffic monitoring. Advanced Threat Prevention: Experience with Checkpoint's advanced security features such as IPS, Threat Emulation, Anti-Bot, Anti-Virus, and Application Control. VPN Configuration and Management: Hands-on experience in IPsec VPN, SSL VPN configurations, site-to-site VPNs, and remote access solutions. Clustering & High Availability: Familiarity with clustering, failover, and load balancing using Checkpoint's ClusterXL and other HA solutions. Security Gateway and Endpoint Security: Expertise in configuring and maintaining Checkpoint's Security Gateway and Endpoint Security solutions. Security Operations & Troubleshooting: Extensive experience in monitoring, diagnosing, and troubleshooting Checkpoint firewall-related issues. Certifications: certifications such as CCSE (Checkpoint Certified Security Expert) or CCSA (Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator) preferred

2. Fortinet Firewall Skills

FortiGate Configuration & Management: Extensive experience in deploying and managing FortiGate firewalls, including deep understanding of FortiOS. Fortinet Security Fabric: Familiarity with integrating FortiGate firewalls with other Fortinet products like Forti Analyzer, Forti Manager, Forti Web, and Forti Sandbox. Advanced Security Features: Proficient in setting up features like web filtering, antivirus, intrusion prevention system (IPS), application control, and anti-spam within Fortinet devices. FortiGate VPN: Advanced expertise in configuring SSL VPNs, IPsec VPNs, and troubleshooting VPN connectivity issues. High Availability & Redundancy: Knowledgeable in configuring HA clusters, load balancing, and failover solutions using FortiGate’s HA modes (active-active, active-passive). Policy & Rule Management: Strong experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining security policies, rules, and access controls. Traffic Analysis & Troubleshooting: Skills in network traffic analysis, packet inspection, and real-time troubleshooting with tools like FortiView and FortiAnalyzer. Certifications: Fortinet certifications such as NSE4 (Network Security Expert Level 4) or higher (NSE5, NSE6, etc.) preferred.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART 3

Qualification, Experience and Skills

 

 

Role Specific

 

 

Requirements

 

Network Security Architecture: Extensive experience in designing and implementing complex network security architectures. Routing & Switching Knowledge: Strong grasp of networking protocols like BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VLANs. Security Incident Response: Ability to handle firewall-related security incidents, malware outbreaks, and intrusion attempts. Performance Tuning & Optimization: Skills in optimizing firewall performance, fine-tuning security policies, and reducing false positives. Cross-Vendor Integration: Experience in integrating Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls with other vendors’ security

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART 4

 

Skills/Specific Tasks/Activities performed.

 

Skills:

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Analytical skills to resolve complex issues with minimal supervision. Documentation and Reporting: Ability to document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps effectively. Collaboration: Teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with security teams, developers, and IT personnel. Training & Mentoring: Ability to lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and deliver training on firewall technologies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 PART 5

 

Key Competencies

Area

Competency*

Rate Skill Importance

1=aware;
2=basic; 3=intermediate
    /experienced;
4=advanced; 5=expert

Allianz India Skill catalogue reference

(for HR use only)

Technical
(max of 5)

 

Checkpoint Firewall Fortinet Firewall

5

5

 

Functional
(max of 5)

 

analytical and problem-solving skills

 

4

 

 

 

Behaviours***

 

Customer & Market Excellence Collaborative Leadership Entrepreneurship Trust

3

3

3

3

 

Productivity
(max of 3)
 

Time management Task Prioritisation Innovation

4

4

3

 

Communication

 

Written and Verbal communication in English

4

 

    

 

PART 6

Authorities Held

 

 

Strong expertise in Network Security, especially with Checkpoint and Fortinet Firewalls,

58943 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

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