Sector: Cloud & InfrastructureReference: BBBH188450_1790764465Firewall Engineer – Checkpoint – Inside IR35 – Hybrid – Reading Office We are seeking an experienced Firewall Engineer to support a large-scale infrastructure transition programme within a complex enterprise environment. This is a hands-on role focused on managing, supporting, and enhancing a firewall estate spanning on-premise and cloud environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduce and maintain technical documentation, including firewall policies, rule sets, standards, and operational procedures.
Provide hands-on support for the firewall estate, resolving incidents, fulfilling service requests, and implementing operational improvements.
Deliver firewall-related project work and changes in line with security standards and change management processes.
Manage, configure, and maintain physical, virtual, and cloud-based Check Point firewall platforms.
Work closely with infrastructure, security, and project teams to support network and security initiatives.
Identify and implement service improvements to enhance security, resilience, and operational efficiency.
Plan and execute firewall upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to services. Mandatory Skills & ExperienceProven experience working as a Firewall Engineer within a complex enterprise environment. Strong hands-on experience with Check Point firewalls, including policy design, implementation, and operational support.
Experience supporting physical, virtual, and cloud-hosted firewall platforms.
Proven track record delivering both BAU support and project-based firewall changes.
Strong technical documentation skills, including capturing and documenting existing environments.
Solid understanding of network security principles, firewall architectures, and secure network design.
This is an excellent opportunity for a contractor with strong Check Point expertise to join a business-critical security programme and make an immediate impact. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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