My client, a Global Technology Business, are looking for a Project Manager with a strong background in network infrastructure and Checkpoint Firewall technologies to lead and coordinate complex network and firewall migration projects.
The role is INSIDE of IR35 and Leeds/Hybrid. This position is paying £520 PER DAY
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage end-to-end firewall migration projects, including planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams of network engineers, security engineers, and infrastructure specialists to achieve project goals.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for Checkpoint Firewall migration activities, including upgrades, policy optimization, and rule base clean-up.
* Oversee the planning and execution of network cutovers, change management processes, and post-migration validation.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, risk logs, and communication reports.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, and align project deliverables with business objectives.
* Manage vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of hardware, licenses, and support services.
* Track and report on project status, risks, dependencies, and resource utilization to leadership.
* Ensure compliance with network and security standards, policies, and best practices.
* Support continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and implementing process enhancements.
Required Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in project management within network infrastructure or security engineering environments.
* Proven hands-on or management experience with Checkpoint Firewalls (R80.x or later preferred).
* Demonstrated success leading firewall migration projects (e.g., legacy to Checkpoint, data center migrations, or cloud firewall deployments).
* Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, NAT, etc.).
* Experience managing projects using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
* Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) certification.
* Familiarity with other firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA) a plus.
* Experience with cloud networking and security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.