Check Point Firewall Engineer/Administrator (Cleared)

Job Title: Check Point Firewall Engineer/Administrator (Cleared)

Clearance Required: Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance required

Salary Range: $100K-$125K

Application Deadline: April 8, 2026

To apply, please follow these steps:

• Visit https://s2i2.com/careers/
• Select the position you are interested in
• Review the job details, then click Apply Now
• Complete and submit your application

Description:

Join a high-visibility cybersecurity program supporting the Defense Logistics Agency, one of the largest logistics operations in the world. You'll work hands-on with enterprise firewall technologies, cloud security, and mission-critical systems in a DoD environment.

Responsibilities

• • Support Check Point firewall operations (R81/R82) across a large enterprise
  • Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, and day-to-day sustainment
  • Manage security policies, NAT rules, and VPN configurations
  • Troubleshoot network/security issues and support incident response activities
  • Work within ServiceNow (or similar) to resolve tickets and execute changes (FCR/ECR)
  • Ensure compliance with STIGs, IA standards, and DoD cybersecurity policies
  • Assist with cloud security policies (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and change records

Required Experience

• • Five (5+) years in firewall administration / network security
  • Hands-on experience with Check Point firewalls
  • Strong understanding of LAN/WAN networking and enterprise environments
  • Experience with ticketing systems (ServiceNow or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of DoD IA standards and STIG compliance
  • On-Call: 24x7x365 on-call with 2-hour response requirement.
• - SIPR access - Secret Internet Protocol Router Network
• • Automation (Ansible, scripting, IaC)

Required Certifications (No Exceptions)

• • IAT Level II (Security+ CE, or CISSP, or CASP+, etc.) only 1 current required
  • Check Point Certification (R81.1 current): CCSA, or CCSE, or CCSM only 1 current required
  • Cloud Certification: AWS, or Azure, or OCI, or Check Point Cloud (only 1 required)

Nice to Have

• • Experience in large enterprise environments

Travel Requirement:

• • Program requires annual Check Point training in Dallas and one-time SecureView training in Rome, NY for new hires.

About S2i2

S2i2 is a growing company with a supportive and inclusive culture and many opportunities for professional development and growth. We have created a supportive, family-like work environment where contributions are recognized. Regular company updates and open lines of communication with leadership fosters collaboration within the company.

We are proud to include:

• Support to achieve professional certifications and degrees
• Leadership that is accessible to all employees
• Regular company updates
• Client networking social engagements

• Monthly team-building activities (past examples: Top Golf)
• Supporting our community - including veterans

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.