Technical Architect

Job description

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,

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