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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Checkpoint Firewall Network Engineer - **Company:** Optimal Inc. - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), IP Routing, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Diagnostic Tools, Load Balancing, System Availability, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Check Point Firewalls, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Firewall Services Module, Cisco - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_b5816fab ## About the Role The role requires strong hands-on experience across WAN technologies, Check Point firewalls and Microsoft Azure networking, with a focus on network availability, performance, security and resilience., * Strong hands-on experience with WAN technologies and enterprise networking. * Strong Check Point Firewall administration and troubleshooting experience. * Strong Microsoft Azure Networking experience. * Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN and network security. * Experience with BGP, OSPF and routing protocols. * Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. * Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery principles. * Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments. * Strong knowledge of network security principles and best practices. Qualifications & Certifications * Relevant degree, diploma or technical qualification in IT, Networking or a related field. * Check Point certification such as CCSA/CCSE would be advantageous. * Microsoft Azure networking certification such as AZ-700 would be advantageous. * Cisco certification such as CCNA/CCNP would be beneficial. Key Competencies * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Excellent problem-solving ability. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to work under pressure in a production environment. * Strong documentation and reporting skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team. * Strong understanding of ITIL and change management processes. * Excellent attention to detail and security awareness. Experience * 8+ years' experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure. * Proven experience supporting WAN environments. * Strong hands-on Check Point Firewall experience. * Strong experience with Azure Networking and hybrid cloud environments. * Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments is advantageous. ## Description We are looking for an experienced WAN, Check Point Firewall & Azure Networking Engineer to join our technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimisation of enterprise network and security environments., WAN & Network Infrastructure * Design, configure and support enterprise WAN and LAN network environments. * Manage WAN connectivity, routing and network performance. * Troubleshoot complex network connectivity and performance issues. * Configure and manage routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF. * Monitor network availability, capacity and performance. * Work with service providers to resolve connectivity and circuit-related incidents. * Support network changes, upgrades and migrations. * Ensure network infrastructure meets availability, performance and security requirements. Check Point Firewall * Install, configure, administer and maintain Check Point firewalls. * Manage firewall policies, NAT, VPNs, access rules and security configurations. * Perform firewall rule reviews and optimisation. * Troubleshoot firewall and network security incidents. * Monitor firewall performance, logs and security events. * Implement security changes in accordance with change management processes. * Support high-availability firewall environments. * Ensure firewall configurations comply with organisational security standards. Azure Networking * Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure networking environments. * Configure and manage: * Azure Virtual Networks (VNet) * Subnets * Network Security Groups (NSGs) * Azure Firewall * Route Tables / UDRs * VPN Gateway * ExpressRoute * Load Balancers * Private Endpoints * VNet Peering * Support hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Azure. * Troubleshoot Azure network connectivity and routing issues. * Assist with Azure network migrations and cloud transformation initiatives. * Implement secure and scalable Azure network architectures. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Transforming Education: A Journey from interactive Markdown to Remote-Labs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/941-transforming-education-a-journey-from-interactive-markdown-to-remote-labs) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)