L3 Checkpoint Engineer - Travel & Leisure

A leading airlines organization is seeking a Checkpoint Firewall Consultant for an initial 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role requires full-time onsite presence (Monday to Friday) and offers a competitive daily rate (Inside IR35).

Ready to take off with this exciting opportunity? Join a leading airline and put your Checkpoint Firewall expertise to work in a dynamic, high-security environment. Apply now and secure your next contract role!

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:

• view to Extension

Salary:

• Up to £475 Per Day (Inside IR35)