Check Point Firewall Security Specialist (Mid–Senior)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Security Specialist focused on Check Point firewalls (mid–senior)

Description

You will support and develop Check Point next-generation firewalls (NGFW) and related security technologies. The role includes managing firewall configurations (access rules, NAT, S2S and Remote Access VPN, traffic inspection), analyzing logs, resolving operational incidents, and contributing to security improvements. You will also maintain technical documentation and collaborate with IT colleagues and vendors to meet support and SLA needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer Check Point NGFW firewalls (access rules, NAT, S2S and Remote Access VPN, traffic inspection, regular checks and maintenance)

• Handle operational incidents and analyze logs and network traffic

• Coordinate with colleagues and suppliers for operational support and SLA compliance

• Manage additional security tools (endpoint protection, antivirus, centralized log collection and network traffic inspection)

• Participate in security audits, service windows, continuity testing, and security architecture development

• Lead and keep technical documentation up to date

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of computer networks and network protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, NAT, firewalling, routing)

• Knowledge and experience in firewall administration

• Ability to independently analyze and resolve complex technical problems; propose and implement solutions and corrective measures

• Time flexibility

• Independence, responsibility, attention to detail, and team spirit

• Good Czech language skills for everyday and professional communication

• English skills at least for reading documentation and operating systems

• Secondary education with high school graduation (SŠ s maturitou)

Benefits

• Support for professional growth: training and the opportunity to obtain expert certifications

• Experienced IT team background (network engineers, administrators, technical support, cyber security architect)

• Involvement in diverse projects with room for your own technical proposals and improvements

• Stable enterprise environment where reliability and IT security are important

• 5 weeks of vacation and up to 8 additional paid days in 2026

• Flexible working hours (7.5 hours/day) and workplace in Prague 1

• Home office possible after the probation period

• Contribution to pension savings and life investment insurance

• Benefits via the Cafeteria system (Cultural and Social Fund)

• Multisport card for employees and their family members

• Meal allowance and company cafeteria on-site

• Start date possible immediately or by agreement

• Fixed-term contract for one year, with extension if the relationship is successful