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Freelance Network Firewall Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Firewall Engineer

Evanston, IL · Remote

$49 - $65.50/hr

Firewall Engineer Location: Evanston, IL 60201/Remote * Firewall Administration * Deploy, configure ... Generate reports on network performance, security posture, and compliance status.

Firewall Engineer

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$47.25 - $63.25/hr

Firewall Engineer Location: Linthicum, MD Hybrid The interview is in-person, so kindly share ... Perform network forensics and incident analysis in response to security events, escalating ...

Designs and implements network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and other security ... Provides network solution engineering efforts to plan, design, configure, troubleshoot, implement ...

Network Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... SAIC is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to support DCSA for an ONSITE position out of Quantico ...

... network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and other security technologies. • ... engineering efforts to plan, design, configure, troubleshoot, implement, enhance, optimize and ...

Firewall Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

A skilled engineer knowledgeable and experienced in developing and implementing Firewall/Networking Security Solutions. With the CESO program, the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) is looking ...

Network Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance ... ORA_ON_SITE Description  SAIC is seeking a Senior Firewall Engineer to support DCSA for an ...

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How much do freelance network firewall engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance network firewall engineer in the United States is $55.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.67 and $66.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Network Firewall Engineer vs Network Security Analyst?

AspectFreelance Network Firewall EngineerNetwork Security Analyst
CertificationsCCNA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+CISSP, CISA, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteFull-time, in-house or remote, corporate setting
Employer & IndustryClients across various industries, consulting firmsOrganizations' security teams, corporations

While both roles focus on network security, a Freelance Network Firewall Engineer specializes in designing, implementing, and managing firewalls for clients on a project basis. In contrast, a Network Security Analyst typically works within an organization to monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats regularly. The freelance role offers flexibility and diverse projects, whereas the analyst role provides ongoing security management within a company.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Network Firewall Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 72% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,678 per year, or $55.6 per hour.
Sr Checkpoint Firewall Engineer

$47.25 - $63.25/hr

Contractor

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer 


On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr Network Security/Firewall Engineer for a contract opportunity in Dallas, TX.


Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Job Details


The Security Engineer will be the primary individual responsible for working on client networks in a consulting role, providing security architecture design, leading implementations of security solutions, and providing remote and onsite operational support for customers. The Security Engineer also plays a key role in the daily processing of Work Orders, Change Requests, and Incident Handling for operational systems.


Duties Include: 


-Provide security architecture design and consulting for pre and post sales support of customer environments.


-Lead implementation projects to ensure successful delivery of security services.


-Conduct on-site technical implementations or attend on-site customer meetings, as required.


-Provide Level 2 - 3 support to existing customers.


-Research, design, and oversee implementation of information technology, systems, and policies for information security in support of business needs.


-Perform resolutions to security related Work Orders, Change Requests and Incidents


-Provide 7x24 response to P-1 and P-2 level incidents


Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Mandatory Skills


8+ years' experience with IT security, networking and enterprise technologies

Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting the following technologies: Check Point, BlueCoat, Proxy, Cisco, VPN, VMware and Microsoft enterprise applications

2-3 years experience in a customer facing consultancy role

Experience working in an ITIL-modeled IT environment



Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Education and Certifications

Check Point CCSE certification (preferred)

CISSP certification (preferred)

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution (required)

Cisco Security Certification or equivalent experience (required)

CISA or GIAC Certification (preferred)



Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Start Date


ASAP


Sr. Checkpoint Firewall Engineer Assignment Length


6 months with potential to extend or possibly convert to permanent

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.