Principal Network Engineer - Checkpoint

Are you an experienced Principal Technical Specialist looking to play a critical technical lead role in high-impact cyber security infrastructure upgrades? We are seeking a skilled specialist to lead the implementation, optimisation, and hands-on deployment of enterprise firewall solutions, ensuring the performance, compliance, and resilience of essential digital health systems.

• Lead the end-to-end deployment, upgrade, and configuration of primary Check Point firewalls alongside Palo Alto, F5, and SWG solutions.
• Integrate enterprise firewall architectures with Cisco routing and switching to ensure high availability and seamless connectivity.
• Orchestrate firewall rulebases and policy governance using AlgoSec, while proactively monitoring system health via SolarWinds.
• Develop comprehensive technical artefacts, including solution designs, change plans, implementation strategies, and configuration procedures.
• Provide third-level escalation support, advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and strategic advice across firewall replacement projects.
• Extensive hands-on experience in building, upgrading, troubleshooting, and policy-optimising Check Point firewall technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with Palo Alto solutions, F5 (LTM/GTM/WAF), and Cisco routing and switching integration.
• Practical knowledge of rulebase orchestration using AlgoSec (or equivalent NSPM tools) and monitoring via SolarWinds.
• Proven background in delivering high-quality technical artefacts alongside standard ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, and Change Management).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to lead and collaborate within high-performing teams.

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Randstad contractor benefits:

• Access to a Udemy licence for ongoing learning and continuous professional development
• Access to exclusive discounts across various platforms
• Discounts on private health funds
• 3 payruns a week

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.