Checkpoint Firewall Support Engineer - Inside IR35 - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid
On site
5X Per Week Heathrow, United Kingdom
£ 325 / day
Freelance
28-02-2025
Job Specifications
Checkpoint Firewall Support Engineer - Inside IR35 - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid
Are you an experienced Checkpoint Firewall Support Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? We are working with a market-leading airline seeking a skilled professional to join their team on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension.
Based on-site at Heathrow, five days per week, this role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, high-availability environment, ensuring the security and stability of critical network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and support Checkpoint Firewalls, ensuring the security, availability, and optimal performance of the organisation's critical network infrastructure.
Monitor, analyse, and troubleshoot Firewall issues, proactively identifying potential threats or vulnerabilities and implementing effective resolutions.
Maintain and optimise Firewall policies and rule sets, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and internal security standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional IT and security teams to support network changes, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity.
Document configurations, policies, and change management processes, providing clear technical guidance and maintaining an audit-ready environment.
Support LAN/WAN network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and overall network performance, ensuring a secure and stable enterprise environment.
Gain exposure to Juniper networking technologies, assisting with configuration and troubleshooting in a multi-vendor environment.
What you will ideally bring:
Proven experience in Checkpoint Firewall administration, including troubleshooting, policy management, and optimisation.
Strong understanding of network security principles, including Firewall rules, VPNs, intrusion prevention, and threat mitigation.
Hands-on experience with LAN/WAN networking, including routing, switching, VLANs, and network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
Exposure to Juniper networking technologies (Firewalls, Switches, or Routers) is highly desirable.
Experience working in enterprise-scale environments, ideally within highly regulated industries such as aviation, finance, or telecoms.
Relevant certifications such as Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, or Cisco CCNA/CCNP are advantageous.
Contract Details:
Duration: 6 months
Location: 5x Per Week Heathrow
Day Rate: Up to £325 Per Day (Inside IR35)
Checkpoint Firewall Support Engineer - Inside IR35 - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid
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