Checkpoint Firewall Consultant - 6 months - Onsite - Inside IR35
On site
5X Per Week Heathrow, United Kingdom
£ 475 / day
Freelance
28-02-2025
Job Specifications
Checkpoint Firewall Consultant - 6 months - Onsite - Inside IR35
Hamilton Barnes is currently representing a leading airlines organisation who are recruiting for a Checkpoint Firewall Consultant on an initial 6 month contract, with the view to extension. The client requires onsite full time Monday - Friday and is paying a competitive daily rate Inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the management and optimisation of Checkpoint Firewall infrastructure, ensuring robust security, high availability, and optimal performance across the organisation's critical networks.
Proactively monitor, analyse, and resolve complex Firewall and security incidents, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing advanced threat mitigation strategies.
Design, implement, and fine-tune Firewall policies and rule sets, ensuring compliance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and enterprise security frameworks.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Firewall security, providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional IT and security teams.
Oversee large-scale network security projects, including Firewall upgrades, migrations, and integrations within a complex, high-traffic enterprise environment.
Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including security architectures, Firewall configurations, and change management records, ensuring an audit-ready environment.
Support and enhance LAN/WAN infrastructure, leveraging deep expertise in routing, switching, and network performance optimisation to maintain a resilient and secure enterprise network.
What you will ideally bring:
Extensive hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Checkpoint firewalls, including policy optimisation, rule set management, and performance tuning.
Deep understanding of network security principles, including Firewall rules, VPNs, intrusion prevention, threat mitigation, and compliance frameworks.
Strong expertise in LAN/WAN networking, including routing, switching, VLANs, and protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to handle complex security incidents and network challenges in high-pressure situations.
Industry certifications such as Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, or Cisco CCNA/CCNP are highly advantageous.
Contract Details:
Duration: 6 Months
Location: 5x Per Week Heathrow
Day Rate: Up to £475 Per Day (Inside IR35)
Checkpoint Firewall Consultant - 6 months - Onsite - Inside IR35
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