Summary: The L3 Network Engineer role requires an experienced professional with expertise in Checkpoint firewalls, F5 load balancers, and network security tools. The position focuses on managing and securing network infrastructure while ensuring high availability and scalability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced network troubleshooting and security best practices. Responsibilities include network design, implementation, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams to enhance network defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network infrastructures.
• Oversee the configuration and troubleshooting of Checkpoint firewalls, F5 load balancers, proxy servers, and other security tools.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Checkpoint firewall appliances and security policies.
• Configure and maintain F5 load balancers to optimize application performance, availability, and scalability.
• Administer proxy servers for web filtering, authentication, and security.
• Provide expert-level support for network incidents and outages.
• Develop, implement, and enforce network security policies.
• Use network monitoring tools to track and report on network performance, uptime, and security.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline network configurations and troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for network configurations and security policies.
• Collaborate with network engineers and mentor junior engineers.

Key Skills:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in network engineering and security.
• Hands-on experience with Checkpoint firewalls, F5 load balancers, and proxy servers.
• Deep expertise in Checkpoint firewall management and advanced troubleshooting.
• Proficient with F5 load balancer configuration and management.
• Strong understanding of proxy server configurations and security tools.
• Advanced knowledge of network protocols and security best practices.
• Experience in network automation using tools like Ansible and Python.
• Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) certification is a must.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Hounslow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT