We have an excellent opportunity for a Firewall Engineer to join an existing Firewall Operation Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Checkpoint Firewall, Fortinet, and a passion for ensuring the security and efficiency of network infrastructures.
Start Date: Jan 2025
Term: 6 months
Location: Sheffield or Birmingham – hybrid working
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive testing on various network and security devices including Checkpoint Firewall, Fortinet
- Develop and execute test plans to evaluate the performance, reliability, and security of network connectivity solutions.
- Simulate network traffic and security breach scenarios to assess device responses and system integrity.
- Collaborate with development teams to identify system requirements and integrate security measures.
- Document test procedures, results, and recommendations for system enhancements.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest threats and security best practices to ensure defences are robust.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for connectivity and security-related issues.
Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience in a network security or connectivity testing role.
- Proficiency with Checkpoint Firewall
- Technical knowledge in networking (Cisco and non-Cisco) with an emphasis on software-defined networks
- Extensive experience as a data network and security specialist in a large enterprise network
- Proficient hands-on experience networking background (Subnetting, Switching, Routing, VLANs, VRFs, Firewalls, VPNs…etc)
- Knowledge of setting up and managing modern configuration management, infrastructure as code tools, CI/CD tools.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, security standards, and testing methodologies.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
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