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# Security Architect - Consultant (Check Point / Cisco)

- **Company:** Intersources Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $168,000.0 - $196,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cisco PIX, Cyber Security, Information Technology Consulting, Custom Software, Web Development, Design of User Interfaces, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Oracle (Applications), Remote Access Technology, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Google Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Center Networking, Check Point Firewalls, Firepower, Firewall Services Module, Cisco
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us4836a57c71fafeeb5eac92a286971ff0/eaa

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience deploying and administering Check Point Security Gateways
 * 10+ years of experience with Cisco data center networking products
 * 5+ years of experience with Check Point VSX
 * Hands-on experience with Check Point R82
 * Strong experience in firewall configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization
 * Previous or current Check Point and/or Cisco Certifications

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with Cisco Remote Access VPN solutions
 * Experience with Cisco FirePower
 * Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture

About US: InterSources Inc. is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.

## Description

* Deploy, administer, and support Check Point security gateways (including VSX)
 * Manage and optimize Check Point firewall rulebase for performance and visibility
 * Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Check Point firewalls in enterprise environments
 * Design and implement security policies aligned with business and compliance requirements
 * Administer Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco ASA, and data center networking solutions
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test and validate security controls
 * Implement and manage security features such as:

 * IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems)
 * Geo-blocking
 * QoS policies
 * Ensure adherence to security best practices and standards
 * Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal IT teams
 * Act as SME for Cisco + Check Point integration and architecture, Emagine IT has an immediate need for a Cybersecurity Consultant to join our team in support of our FedRAMP Team located in North Bethesda, MD, with remote availability. Candidate m…
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