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Technical Operations Team Leader

Overview
Skills
  • Python Python
  • JIRA JIRA
  • AWS AWS
  • Docker Docker
  • Kubernetes Kubernetes
  • AI tools
  • Cloud-native architectures
  • Identity and access management
  • Okta
  • SecOps
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Caching
  • Distributed system design
  • Performance optimization
Why Join Us?

We're looking for a Technical Operations Team Lead to join our platform group and drive execution across technical operations, infrastructure, and delivery processes. This role blends leadership, technical depth, and cross-functional collaboration — and is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments.

You’ll lead a hybrid team (on-site and offshore), work with global stakeholders, and partner with our Program Managers to track delivery in Jira and bring structure to rapidly evolving workflows. This is a key role in helping us scale and operate more efficiently as we build the future of secure cloud connectivity.

About Us

Check Point is a key player the network security field, striving to provide the leading SASE platform in the market. Our innovative approach, merging cloud and on-device protection, redefines how businesses connect in the era of cloud and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional team (including offshore members)
  • Own execution planning, delivery tracking, and team velocity
  • Collaborate with Program Managers to define, track, and report work in Jira
  • Implement and optimize working procedures for technical teams
  • Manage Cloud IT systems and user lifecycle (e.g., Okta/Azure, Our SaaS access).
  • Oversee 3rd party service providers, procurement, and budgeting.
  • Design and implement automation (Python preferred), including AI-driven workflows.
  • Support R&D and QA teams with cloud infra, and internal developer's tools and Dev Environments.
  • Partner with Customer Success, Sales Engineering, and Field Ops.
  • Ensure compliance with internal security policies by working closely with the CISO and applying SecOps requirements across Cloud IT systems and operations.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in technical operations, IT, infrastructure, or DevOps roles.
  • 1+ years leading a team of engineers
  • Proven ability to define and roll out scalable processes in technical teams
  • Proficiency with Jira and cross-team collaboration with Program Managers
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (preferably in Python)
  • Familiarity with AI tools
  • Hands-on experience with identity and access management (Okta or similar)
  • Experience managing external vendors, purchasing, and cloud budgets
  • Cloud-native mindset; Experience working with cloud-native architectures, especially in AWS, and with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks; experience working with SecOps and applying security requirements in collaboration with CISO
  • Experience working in enterprise environments and navigating cross-functional collaboration with multiple stakeholders and peer organizations
  • A strong communicator who can lead by example, align technical execution with product vision, and support a growing team.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • field enablement exposure or FinOps experience
  • Knowledge of performance optimization, caching, and distributed system design.
  • Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
  • A passion for mentoring and building a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
Check Point Software Technologies