Firewall Engineer

Post Date

May 16, 2025

Location

Tampa,
Florida

ZIP/Postal Code

33605
US
Jul 27, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

TPA-783054

Pay Rate

$39 - $49 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring for a firewall engineer who is local to the Tampa area and willing to go on-site at least 5 days a week. They will be supporting multiple projects that require firewall changes. They will work in conjunction with an architect to figure out what requirements are needed for new firewall implementations and provide guidance. They will also respond to firewall incident requests that come through via email.

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Required Skills & Experience

-3+ Years of experience upgrading, deploying, and implementing new firewalls
-Experience and ability to administer and build VPNs on Checkpoint
-Experience with Check Point version R80/R81
-Strong networking understanding (Cisco preferred)
-VPN knowledge: creation, configuration, troubleshooting

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Checkpoint certified (CCSA)
-Fortinet experience
-Check Point Maestro

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.