Senior-level position focused on managing and optimizing CheckPoint firewalls and F5 BIG-IP (LTM) within an enterprise fintech environment. Responsible for security perimeter, application delivery layer, and L3–L7 troubleshooting across production infrastructure. Hybrid setup, annual bonus up to 10%, 5 weeks of vacation + 5 additional paid days.
Leading international technology company specializing in the development and operation of payment systems. They rank among the most significant global providers of payment solutions — their technology and services are used daily by millions of customers and businesses across continents.
The company continuously invests in innovation, including blockchain and digital currency technologies, ensuring secure and reliable real-time transaction processing.
The Prague team manages core systems handling payment authorization and processing. This role is focused primarily on security perimeter and application delivery layer (CheckPoint & F5) within mission-critical infrastructure across Europe and the U.S.
Job description
As part of the Network & Security team, you will take ownership primarily of firewall and load balancing technologies across enterprise data center and production environments.
Your key responsibilities:
• Administration and optimization of CheckPoint firewalls (R80+) – policy management, VPN, IPS, threat prevention, clustering
• Management of F5 BIG-IP (LTM) – load balancing, SSL offloading, traffic management, HA configuration
• Advanced troubleshooting across L3–L7 layers in production environments
• Implementation of security segmentation and performance optimization measures
• Monitoring and incident response, including participation in a weekly on-call rotation
• Cooperation with the Security team on upgrades, migrations, and vulnerability remediation
• Preparation of documentation and audit reports related to infrastructure compliance
• Continuous improvement of network reliability, performance, and resilience
Cisco routing/switching remains part of the environment, but the primary focus of this role is security and application delivery infrastructure, not general network operations.
You will collaborate daily with colleagues from Europe and the U.S.
Requirements
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Network / Security engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with CheckPoint firewalls
• Strong hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP LTM
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VPN, NAT, and security best practices
• Experience troubleshooting across L3–L7 layers
• Solid Linux administration skills
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
• Communicative English; proficiency in Czech or Slovak required
Nice to have:
• CheckPoint or F5 certifications
• Experience in high-availability enterprise environments
• Experience with hybrid or cloud-integrated infrastructure
Offer & Terms
• Annual performance bonus: up to 10 % of annual salary
• Allowance CZK 18,000 / year for vacation, sports, or leisure activities
• 5 weeks of vacation + 5 additional paid days off
• Meal vouchers fully covered by employer
• Pension contribution
• Flexible working hours and hybrid mode (up to 3 days home office per week)
• Language courses available if needed
• Mental health care support
• Online medical service
• Office refreshments and snacks provided
More information
Interested?
Apply now and speak with a senior IT recruiter who understands both the technology and the people behind it.
Please note: This position is open only to candidates eligible to work in the EU without visa sponsorship, residing in the Czech Republic long-term, with proficiency in Czech or Slovak.