Firewall Security Consultant

Our client, a prestigious company within the technology sector, is currently seeking a skilled Firewall Security Consultant to join their dynamic team in Knutsford. This contract role requires a balance of on-site presence (2 days per week) and remote work. The primary focus is on ensuring firewall and proxy compliance, security signoff for change requests, service improvement, relationship management, and staff development within the cybersecurity framework.

Key Responsibilities:

Become an SME on the Skybox firewall security toolset
Enforce security and control objectives adhering to Standards, Policies, and Procedures
Meet requirements of key internal and external stakeholders
Assess change integrity in architecture design, firewall/proxy deployment, and rule implementations
Perform gatekeeper role for all firewall and proxy infrastructure related change activities adhering to SLAs
Identify potential security risks and minimise exposure to the organisation
Identify improvements/automation possibilities for BAU tasks
Develop and maintain constructive and respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Job Requirements:

Information Security Knowledge - Essential
Detailed understanding of all firewall types
In-depth knowledge of network security and associated vulnerabilities
Deep understanding of the OSI model
Thorough working knowledge of routing and switching technologies
Awareness of cloud technologies
Expert knowledge of firewall management tools
Knowledge of appropriate Principles, Practices and Standards for Information Security Policy
Knowledge of preferred risk assessment methodologies
Information Security Knowledge - Preferred
Experience of Skybox and ability to become an SME
Good knowledge of Financial Services regulators and applications
Professional security qualifications
Basic understanding of cryptography and other security features
Business Knowledge
Understand relationship between information security and business objectives
Demonstrates a good end-to-end understanding of the business/IT processes
Understands what information should be communicated and when
Experience of working in a wider business context with exposure to other organisations
Service Delivery
Security focused while maintaining a close eye on delivery
Ability to prioritise, control, and react to rapidly changing demands/priorities
Experienced in dealing with conflicts and pressure
If you are an experienced Firewall Security Consultant with a background in cybersecurity and looking for an opportunity to further develop your career within the technology sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team in Knutsford