Seeking an experienced Network Firewall Engineer with strong Checkpoint and Fortinet expertise for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mission-critical telecom infrastructure. Key responsibilities include firewall administration, security issue resolution, and log analysis.
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Job Title: Network Firewall Specialist – Checkpoint
Overview:
My client is looking for an experienced Network Firewall Engineer for an initial 6-month contract.
- Rate: £550 per day
- Location: Fully Remote
The client is seeking a candidate with strong Checkpoint and Fortinet expertise to support and secure mission-critical telecom infrastructure.
This role requires a strong foundation in telecommunications and hands-on experience managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex firewall environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of network systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, and maintain Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls within a telecom environment.
- Execute regular patching and upgrades in line with security best practices and compliance standards.
- Diagnose and resolve network security issues while minimising service disruptions.
- Analyse firewall logs and alerts to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate potential threats.
- Design and enforce firewall rules, VPNs, access controls, and other security policies.
- Collaborate with Network Operations Centre (NOC), Security Operations Centre (SOC), and IT teams to resolve incidents and improve infrastructure.
- Maintain thorough documentation of configurations, processes, and troubleshooting activities.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Proven hands-on experience with:
- Checkpoint (Gaia, R80)
- Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
- In-depth knowledge of:
- Firewall policy configuration
- NAT
- VPNs (IPSec/SSL)
- IPS/IDS
- ACLs
- Strong experience with patch management and firewall upgrade procedures.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills within high-availability, carrier-grade telecom networks.
- Solid understanding of networking protocols, including:
- TCP/IP
- BGP
- OSPF
- VLANs
- Experience with log analysis tools and SIEM platforms.
- Background in the telecommunications industry, particularly large-scale service provider networks.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Preferred Certifications
- Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
- Fortinet NSE 4 or NSE 7, or equivalent qualifications
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