Senior Network Security Engineer - Checkpoint

@ Mastercard

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology, innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver unique products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title And Summary

Senior Network Security Engineer - Checkpoint

The Network Engineering team is looking for a dynamic and experienced network professional to work on the implementation, security, and support of large multi-site, robust multi-vendor network environments.

Major Accountabilities

• Manage and implement medium to complex networks in multi-domain environments using industry leading technologies.
• Partner with design and platforms teams to implement network designs as per requirements.
• Re-architect network segments to facilitate new requirements, technologies, and growth.
• Effectively triage and troubleshoot network issues.
• Support regional projects with planning, timing, and implementation responsibility.
• Automate processes and tasks to increase efficiency.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, or Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Industry certifications (Cisco, Checkpoint, Arista, etc.) are desirable.

Knowledge / Experience

• 5+ years of IT experience with network automation/scripting (Python, Ansible).
• Strong fundamentals in network engineering and operations.
• Experience managing medium to large scale networks using Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, Arista, and Checkpoint.
• Familiarity with Project Management methodologies and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, BGP, VPN, DMVPN, MPLS, and SD-WAN.
• Understanding of various network architectures such as Traditional, Cloud, Spine/Leaf, and segmentation.
• Experience with firewalls and security methods.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining detailed process documentation.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong listening skills.
• Ability to adapt and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong team player and independent contributor.
• Works with limited supervision and receives guidance on strategy.

Working Conditions

May require occasional local/domestic travel and availability for planned weekend/weeknight work.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All personnel must adhere to Mastercard’s security policies: ensure confidentiality and integrity of information, report security violations, and complete mandatory security trainings as per guidelines.

Key skills/competency

• Network Engineering
• Security
• Checkpoint
• Automation
• Python
• Ansible
• BGP
• VPN
• MPLS
• SD-WAN