SME - CheckPoint PPC (Software), Cloud Security
India
Job Description
SME - CheckPoint PPC (Software), Cloud Security
Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

1. Network Security Operations\r\n• Provide advanced operational support for:\r\no Fortinet FortiGate firewalls\r\no Check Point Next Gen Firewalls\r\no Cisco routing and switching \r\n• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across firewall and cisco platforms.\r\n• Manage and lead P1/P2 incident calls, ensuring timely restoration of services.\r\n• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.\r\n2. Lifecycle Management\r\n• Plan and execute:\r\no Software/firmware upgrades\r\no Hardware replacements/refresh\r\no Policy optimization and cleanup\r\no Configuration standardization\r\n• Evaluate EOL/EOS devices and coordinate replacement strategies.\r\n• Ensure adherence to change management processes (ITIL).\r\n3. Compliance & Security Governance\r\n• Monitor and remediate compliance violations across network security infrastructure.\r\n• Ensure configurations meet internal security standards and audit requirements.\r\n• Work with security and compliance teams to address gaps and implement corrective actions.\r\n4. Cloud Networking (Good to Have and not a must have)\r\n• Working knowledge of Azure and AWS networking, including:\r\no VPC/VNet architecture\r\no Security groups, NACLs, routing\r\no Cloud firewalls and web security controls\r\n• Support hybrid network architecture integration with on prem systems.\r\n5. Automation & Infrastructure as Code (Nice to Have)\r\n• Use Python, Terraform, and Ansible to automate upgrades and chronic issues is Major plus.\r\no Configuration deployments\r\no Validation and compliance checks\r\no Device onboarding and updates\r\n• Contribute to automation pipelines and templates for repeatable tasks.\r\n6. Documentation & Collaboration\r\n• Maintain detailed documentation for network diagrams, change procedures, and configurations.\r\n• Collaborate with SOC, Cloud, Application, and Compliance teams for cross functional initiatives.\r\n• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex projects.\r\n \r\nTechnical Skills\r\n• 7–8 years of experience in network security engineering.\r\n• Strong hands on experience with:\r\no Fortinet FortiGate (policy mgmt, HA)\r\no Check Point Firewalls (SmartConsole, ClusterXL, IPS)\r\no Cisco routing and switching (ACL, routing protocols, VPN IPSec)\r\n \r\n• Deep understanding of:\r\no TCP/IP, routing, switching\r\no SSL/TLS, IPSec\r\no Threat prevention technologies\r\n• Experience supporting large enterprise production environments.\r\n

Key Responsibilities

Fortinet FortiGate, Check Point Firewalls, and Cisco routing

Skill Requirements

Python, Terraform, Ansible

Other Requirements

o TCP/IP, routing, switching\r\no SSL/TLS, IPSec\r\no Threat prevention technologies\r\n

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

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