Senior Checkpoint Administrator

Position: IT-Planet - Senior Checkpoint Administrator
Location: Diegem

IT-Planet is the HR specialist in flexible and project-based IT staffing. We deliver IT projects for leading clients across Belgium in the domains of Infrastructure Services, Application Development, and Software Testing. With more than 15 years of experience, we understand how to match IT professionals with challenging assignments that support their career growth. At IT-Planet, you are encouraged to learn, develop, and thrive.

To strengthen our team, we are currently looking for a Senior Check Point Administrator for a long-term project in Diegem.

Role

As a Senior Check Point Administrator, you will join the network and security team and take ownership of a large-scale enterprise Check Point environment. You will provide expert-level support for deployments, upgrades, architecture, and operational management while helping the internal team build the knowledge required to independently manage the platform in the future.

Manage and maintain a complex enterprise Check Point security environment

Support deployment, migration, and upgrade projects

Administer and optimize Check Point Firewall R81 infrastructures

Manage and maintain Check Point Maestro environments

Design and implement secure network and firewall architectures

Provide expert advice on network security best practices

Troubleshoot complex firewall and network security incidents

Lead infrastructure and security-related projects

Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures

Transfer knowledge and coach internal teams on Check Point technologies

Work closely with infrastructure, networking, and security stakeholders

Contribute to the long-term evolution of the organization's security landscape

Ensure stability, performance, and scalability of the firewall environment

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Check Point Administrator, Security Engineer, or similar role

Extensive and recent hands-on experience with Check Point Firewall R81

Deep expertise in Check Point Maestro

Strong experience with firewall deployments, upgrades, migrations, and day-to-day administration

Solid knowledge of enterprise networking and network security principles

Experience designing and implementing security architectures

Ability to independently manage and support a complete Check Point environment

Strong troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise infrastructures

Experience creating technical documentation and operational procedures

Ability to coach and transfer knowledge to internal teams

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Professional working proficiency in English for meetings and presentations

Motivated, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of responsibilities

Important

This position requires recent and extensive hands-on experience with Check Point technologies. Candidates with only historical or limited exposure to Check Point products, or experience primarily focused on other firewall vendors such as Palo Alto or Fortinet, will not be considered suitable for this role.

Offer

We provide a competitive compensation package aligned with your experience, expertise, and responsibilities. In addition, you can expect:

Long-term project (initial 12-month contract with possible extension)

Hybrid working model: currently 3 days on-site and 2 days remote

Enterprise-scale security environment

Exposure to advanced Check Point technologies and architectures

Ongoing professional support and career guidance

Access to training and certification opportunities

Collaboration with experienced infrastructure and security professionals

Challenging projects with significant technical impact

Attractive salary package or competitive freelance rate

What Really Matters

At IT-Planet, people come first. Through personal guidance and regular follow-up, we help you build the career path that best fits your ambitions. We invest in your growth through training, certifications, and challenging projects that allow you to expand your expertise.

Work-life balance is important to us, which is why we offer flexibility whenever possible. You will also have the opportunity to participate in company events, training sessions, and networking activities. It is no coincidence that we are recognized year after year as a Great Place to Work.

Freelance?

Freelancers are more than welcome to apply. Feel free to contact us for a tailored proposal. As a freelance consultant, you can also benefit from IT-Planet's training initiatives, knowledge-sharing sessions, and community events.