Check Point Firewall Engineer

• Rate: £500-550/day (Outside IR35)
• Duration: 6-month initial contract
• Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite in Central London

About the Role and Client
We are looking for an experienced Check Point Firewall Engineer to join a network security team on a 6-month contract. This role is ideal for a hands-on security engineer with deep expertise in Check Point technologies, capable of owning large-scale Firewall rulebase clean-ups, restructures, and optimisations within a complex enterprise environment.

You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Check Point Firewalls, supporting both project work and operational requirements, including 3rd line support when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large-scale Check Point Firewall rule clean-ups, restructures, and new rule creation
• Review, assess, and optimise existing Firewall configurations to improve security posture, performance, and maintainability
• Ensure Firewall rules align with security best practices, compliance standards, and organisational policies
• Act as a Check Point SME, providing expert guidance to internal teams
• Provide 3rd line operational support for Firewall-related incidents, faults, and complex changes
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues in a timely manner
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation for Firewall changes and configurations
• Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams on wider security initiatives

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience working with Check Point Firewalls in enterprise environments
• Strong experience with Check Point rulebase design, clean-up, optimisation, and restructuring
• In-depth knowledge of Check Point platforms (eg R80.x, SmartConsole, Management Servers)
• Proven experience reviewing and improving existing Firewall architectures
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience providing 3rd line support
• Solid understanding of network security principles (TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPNs)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex Firewall tasks

Desirable Skills

• Experience in large, complex, or highly regulated environments
• Exposure to automation, Scripting, or Firewall management tooling
• Relevant certifications (eg CCSA, CCSE) are advantageous

Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Computappoint do not use AI to filter or assess candidates, we use experienced and dedicated recruiters, who want to match the best people to roles.