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# Firewall Engineer

- **Company:** Lorien
- **Location:** Reading, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Network Security, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Check Point Firewalls, Firewall Services Module
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb53f87bc2bac0d16f9dc698ec1784029a/eaa

## About the Role

* Proven 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.

## Description

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 Responsibilities

 * Produce 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.


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