Project Manager - Firewalls

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.