Cisco Security Engineer - C2C/W2 - Local to SC

Job DescriptionJob Description

Tittle: Cisco Security Engineer

Location: Columbia, SC Onsite

Interview Process: 1 round, onsite

Duration: 12+ Months
Employment Type: Contract (C2C / W2)
Experience Required: 10+Years

Work Location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC . No relocation allowed.

Project Scope:

We are seeking an experienced Cisco Security Engineer with strong expertise in Check Point security gateways and enterprise network security. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, administering, and optimizing firewall and security solutions in a complex enterprise environment while ensuring adherence to security best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Check Point security gateways (including VSX)
• Administer and optimize firewall rulebases for performance and security
• Design and implement enterprise security policies and controls
• Manage and support Cisco Secure Firewall and Cisco ASA environments
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve security and network issues

Implement and validate security features such as:

• Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
• Geo-blocking
• QoS policies
• Collaborate with IT, security teams, and business stakeholders
• Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams

Required Skills & Experience:

· 10+ years of experience with Check Point security gateways deployment and administration

· 10+ years of experience with Cisco data center networking technologies

· 5+ years of experience with Check Point VSX

· Experience working with Check Point R82

· Relevant Check Point and/or Cisco certifications

Skills:

· Experience with Cisco Remote Access VPN solutions

· Experience with Cisco Firepower