Checkpoint Firewall Consultant - Consultancy

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Checkpoint Firewall Consultant? Join one of the world's leading IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. Founded in 1968, the company consistently ranks among the top global IT service providers. With a presence in over 50 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality technology services across industries including banking, healthcare, telecommunications, and retail.

The leading consultancy firm is looking for a skilled Checkpoint Firewall Consultant to join the team for an initial 6-month contract — potential for extension, with the rate signed off inside IR35. This position has an on-site working model from Monday to Friday, based in Heathrow. 

Want to be part of a team that thrives in excellence? Feel free to reach out and apply today!

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.

Skills/Must have:

• 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.

Benefits:

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Salary:

• Up to £475 Per Day