Checkpoint Firewall Support Engineer - Consultancy

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Checkpoint Firewall Support Engineer? 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 Support Engineer to join the team for an initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension. This position offers a on-site working arrangement, with 5 days per week based in Heathrow. 

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

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.

Skills/Must have:

• 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.

Benefits:

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Salary:

•  Up to £325 Per Day