Rate: £500-550/day (Outside IR35)Duration: 6-month initial contractHybrid: 3 days per week onsite in Central LondonAbout the Role and Client We are looking for an experienced Check Point Firewall Engineer to join a network security team on a 6-month contract. This role is ideal for a hands-on security engineer with deep expertise in Check Point technologies, capable of owning large-scale Firewall rulebase clean-ups, restructures, and optimisations within a complex enterprise environment. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Check Point Firewalls, supporting both project work and operational requirements, including 3rd line support when needed. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver large-scale Check Point Firewall rule clean-ups, restructures, and new rule creation Review, assess, and optimise existing Firewall configurations to improve security posture, performance, and maintainability Ensure Firewall rules align with security best practices, compliance standards, and organisational policies Act as a Check Point SME, providing expert guidance to internal teams Provide 3rd line operational support for Firewall-related incidents, faults, and complex changes Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues in a timely manner Produce and maintain clear technical documentation for Firewall changes and configurations Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams on wider security initiatives Essential Requirements Minimum 5 years'' hands-on ..... full job details .....