Principal Checkpoint Security Engineer - Fully Remote at Magellan Health Services inc in Maryland Heights, Missouri

Job Description:

This is a fully REMOTE position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home from anywhere inside the US.

The Principal Checkpoint Security Engineer should provide technical leadership to deliver enterprise network security architecture, engineering, and implementation to reduce the threat of network & Firewall-based risks. Provide guidance and leadership to determine, develop, plan, test, troubleshoot and implement network security protection and solutions including Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, Zscaler ZIA and ZPA and Extrahop. Strong Checkpoint R80 firewall skills are a requirement for his position. This candidate is responsible for identifying risks associated with network security and mitigating or remediating them in accordance with organizational policy. Contribute to 24x7x365 days of on-call staff coverage.

This candidate will ensure that Firewall and Network security is integrated into business processes to sustain a successful Security program. The candidate should also be able to use current technology and capabilities as well as designing network security using new proven technology. This includes DevSecOps and infrastructure as code deployments and design using solution such as ansible. Will focus on continuous improvement within the area and assist initiatives and special projects within their portfolio of solutions. Partners with Service Owners to establish the creation of Technology roadmaps to ensure that the Security program is Current, Resilient and Secure.

This position will have the skills and capabilities required to deliver on our business and technical commitments. Will participate in efforts to provide cost and effort estimates for significant new demand.

Preferred Skills

• Checkpoint firewall (CCSA, CCSE, CCSM)
  
  


• Cisco CCNA (CCNP Preferred)
  
  


• Ability to learn new technologies where needed
  
  


• Strong Communication and Documentation Skills
  
  


• Experience managing Checkpoint Next Gen blades including app/control, URL Filtering
  
  


• Experience managing security in the cloud (AWS, Azure)
  
  

This position leads an infrastructure team and coordinates projects to meet client needs. Builds a strong team by setting example, encouraging T-shaped skills and provide the necessary training and mentoring to accomplish these goals. Coaches the team to grow the capabilities of other engineers on the team as well as providing administrative support. Ensures that's the standards and procedures are followed during design and implementation of information systems. Responsible for monitoring the systems to ensure the highest level of infrastructure performance. Works with customer to define epics and refine requirements into actionable stories. Conducts employee reviews, staffing and other resource management tasks.

• Sets team goals and prioritizes tasks to align with company and department objectives. Communicates these goals to team members. Measures progress and results of team performance.


• Ensures that all work is getting accomplished by making assignments and monitoring tasks. This includes balancing work between Database Administrators, Leads, and Supervisors, and ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed.


• Manages all aspects of team staffing including hiring, employee retention, employee development and training. Assesses and evaluates individual capabilities using clear and consistent performance standards. Provides feedback and coaching to staff both formally and informally.


• Coordinates, guides and mentors project management efforts performed by staff to ensure all tasks are completed successfully and on time.


• Assists staff in maintaining constant communication with customers, both internal and external, to facilitate analysis and troubleshooting to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction.


• Acts as liaison to assigned SBUs and management team to stay abreast of changing departmental needs.


• Provides status reports to Management as appropriate, highlighting risks and issues.


• Assists with budget preparation and management.


• Manages to 24x7x365 staff coverage.


• Special projects as assigned by management.

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities
7+ years of related experience including a minimum of 3+ years of designing, building and maintaining high quality, secure infrastructure systems in IT, experience working with Agile Methods and modern data center and cloud environments.
Experience moving across different departments within IT to gain a broader perspective of the business/industry.
Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures.
Critical thinker.
Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coach and build skills within the team.
Experience in health care, insurance or related field.

General Job Information

Title
Principal Checkpoint Security Engineer - Fully Remote

Grade
29

Work Experience - Required
IT

Work Experience - Preferred

Education - Required

Education - Preferred
Bachelors - Computer and Information Science

License and Certifications - Required

License and Certifications - Preferred

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

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