Check Point Software

Pros: The base salary for a Cybersecurity Analyst is decent, especially for someone starting out. Job security is good, and it's a stable company in the network security space. I've always had my check on time.
Cons: Compared to other big tech players, the compensation isn't top-tier. Benefits like healthcare are okay, but don't feel super modern or competitive in San Carlos, CA. There's not much negotiation room on salary, which is tough.
Advice to Management: Management should really look at market rates for compensation, especially for technical roles. Update the benefits package to compete with other big tech companies.

Pros: The hybrid model works fine for me, as a Senior Software Engineer. I get a couple days remote which is good for avoiding the Tel Aviv traffic. For security roles, there's some trust in getting your work done. They've got solid benefits too.
Cons: Don't expect full remote work here; it's pretty much a hybrid setup. Sometimes you feel the push to be in the office more than planned. Flexibility can vary a lot between different teams and managers, it's not always consistent across the company.
Advice to Management: Try to standardize work flexibility across departments. It would really help with morale and attract more talent, especially for core engineering roles. More transparency on what's expected for office days would be good.

Pros: The team you work with is generally pretty solid. You can definitely learn a lot about cybersecurity here, which is great for career development. It's a big tech company, so there are resources.
Cons: For Technical Support Engineer roles, the hours are often long. On-call rotations can really mess up your personal time. Finding good work-life balance in the San Carlos office is tough.
Advice to Management: Management needs to address staffing issues, especially in support. Set more realistic expectations for employee availability and empower teams to manage their workload better to prevent burnout.