Checkpoint Firewall Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Pontoon
£700 Per day
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Manchester, UK
Summary: The Checkpoint Firewall Engineer role involves analyzing and enhancing the performance and security of Firewall technologies within a leading Financial sector organization. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to define technical requirements and implement migration strategies, ensuring minimal disruption. The engineer will utilize expertise in Check Point R81/R82 and Cisco ASA for command-line configurations while providing technical guidance on network security best practices. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position based in Manchester, Halifax, or Banbury, requiring two days onsite per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse the existing Firewall estate to assess performance and security gaps.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and align solutions.
- Design and implement migration strategies for Firewall technologies, ensuring minimal disruption.
- Engage closely with Network Management partners to facilitate smooth delivery of Firewall solutions.
- Utilise your expertise in Check Point R81/R82 and Cisco ASA for command-line configurations.
- Provide technical guidance on best practises for network security and maintenance.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in Networking, including configuration and maintenance.
- Strong command of Network Analysis and Security protocols.
- Command line proficiency in Cisco ASA configuration.
- Extensive experience with Check Point R81 and a preference for R82.
- Familiarity with Fortinet products is advantageous.
- Previous experience in the UK Financial sector is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £700 per day
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Checkpoint Firewall Engineer
Location: Manchester, Halifax or Banbury, 2 days onsite per week.
Remuneration: Up to £700 per day
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months, Full Time
Responsibilities:
Join our client, a leader in the Financial sector, as a Checkpoint Firewall Engineer. In this critical role, you will:
- analyse the existing Firewall estate to assess performance and security gaps.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and align solutions.
- Design and implement migration strategies for Firewall technologies, ensuring minimal disruption.
- Engage closely with Network Management partners to facilitate smooth delivery of Firewall solutions.
- utilise your expertise in Check Point R81/R82 and Cisco ASA for command-line configurations.
- Provide technical guidance on best practises for network security and maintenance.
Essential Skills:
- Proven experience in Networking, including configuration and maintenance.
- Strong command of Network Analysis and Security protocols.
- Command line proficiency in Cisco ASA configuration.
- Extensive experience with Check Point R81 and a preference for R82.
- Familiarity with Fortinet products is advantageous.
- Previous experience in the UK Financial sector is a plus.
If you are a proactive Firewall Engineer with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for enhancing network security, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career with our client.
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