Checkpoint Firewall Expert

Posted Monday, July 7th, 2008
Location:
Vancouver
Duration:
July 23, 2008 to July 22, 2009 with two, 1 year options to extend at discretion
Work Summary:
Selected consultants may work on one or more of the following initiatives:
  1. Optimize Smart Defense.
  2. Optimize security rule sets.
  3. Develop historical database of traffic logs exported daily from SmartView Tracker.
  4. Review network zoning strategy.
  5. Assist with software upgrades and resolution of system failures
  6. Other system enhancements related to network security.
Where possible, hours of work will be scheduled when mutually convenient with at least 7 days notice. Some work will be required after hours and on weekends. Emergency response may be requested in extreme circumstances.
Skills:
  • Experience with a variety of Checkpoint FW-1 NGX firewall implementations including the Nokia IP560 and current IPSO versions
  • CheckPoint CCSE-NGX certification is required
In addition each proposed resource must demonstrate proficiency in the following:
  • Database application design for transaction log archival from Tracker
  • Multi-entry-point distributed redundant architectures
  • IDS/IPS
  • Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment
  • Defense In-Depth Best Practices
  • Network Infrastructure Hardening
  • Linux Systems Hardening
  • Operational Support Systems Design
  • Network Management Incident Response
  • Network Auditing and Troubleshooting
  • Network and Application Performance Analysis
Preferred/Experience:
  • Current with industry best practices
  • CISSP Certification
  • A minimum of 10 years network security experience
  • Good communication skills

*Important notes to Be Considered:

1. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada

2. Please send in your resume in Word Document at resume@P3Resources.com

3. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted