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15 months ago
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Network and Security Field Engineer (Checkpoint Maestro, Cisco ASA & F5)

6 Month Contract

Harlow/ Farnborough

£320-£340/day (Inside IR35)

We are seeking a skilled Network and Security Field Engineer for a 6-month rolling contract, with two site locations in Harlow and Farnborough. The role is set to begin ASAP, in early March 2025. Hands-on experience with Checkpoint Maestro, F5 and Cisco ASA is required.

This position requires flexibility, as it involves a hybrid remote work arrangement with 3 days/week working on-site along with shift-based work outside normal hours.

A chance to work with an established global IT and Digital transformation consultancy for an end client in the Telecoms domain.

All round experience with Checkpoint Maestro, Cisco ASA, and F5 required. 

Experience with Checkpoint Quantum Security Gateways, Checkpoint CloudGuard, Checkpoint Harmony

Experience in onsite Planning, Troubleshooting, and Configuring changes.

Technical support of the customer's Security Infrastructure estate, processes + documentation.

Security + Firewall incidents, changes, modifications, projects + rule bases.

Providing technical support, change management (remote/physical)

Telecoms domain experience is advantageous

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