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DFND Security

Firewall Engineer

Chenango Forks, NY · On-site

$45.75 - $61.25/hr

The engineer will replace existing Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Networks firewalls with Fortinet FortiGate appliances, ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant network operations within critical ...

Ascension Federal Services Inc.

Firewall Engineer

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$45 - $60.50/hr

The Firewall Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining firewall ... The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of network security principles and experience ...

DFND Security

Firewall Engineer

Cincinnatus, NY · On-site

$47.50 - $63.50/hr

The engineer will replace existing Cisco ASA and Palo Alto Networks firewalls with Fortinet FortiGate appliances, ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant network operations within critical ...

Novul Solutions

Firewall Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

This role focuses on firewall engineering, Palo Alto administration, load balancer security, rule ... Support monthly network device performance and traffic utilization reporting. * Develop and/or ...

Link Technologies

Sr. Firewall Engineer

Carson City, NV · Hybrid

Senior Firewall Engineer to provide dedicated management, administration, and engineering support for its hybrid network security environment This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation and ...

CloudFlare

Software Engineer, Network Firewall

Austin, TX · On-site

$120 - $190/hr

Austin,Atlanta Software Engineer, Network Firewall Role Summary As a Software Engineer on our team, you will work across a wide range of technologies and systems to deliver new features, improve ...

Noblesoft Technologies

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.

Kanak Elite Services Inc

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 ...

Novul Solutions

Firewall Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$48.25 - $64.75/hr

Overview We are seeking an experienced Firewall Engineer to support mission-critical network security operations within a high-tempo DoD environment. This role focuses on firewall engineering, Palo ...

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

As of Sep 5, 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,678 per year, or $55.6 per hour.

Checkpoint Firewall Network Engineer

Optimal Growth Technologies

Charlotte, NC • Hybrid

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

CheckPoint Firewall Networking Engineer

Contract Duration: 6 month contract

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced WAN, Check Point Firewall & Azure Networking Engineer to join our technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimisation of enterprise network and security environments.

The role requires strong hands-on experience across WAN technologies, Check Point firewalls and Microsoft Azure networking, with a focus on network availability, performance, security and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

WAN & Network Infrastructure

  • Design, configure and support enterprise WAN and LAN network environments.
  • Manage WAN connectivity, routing and network performance.
  • Troubleshoot complex network connectivity and performance issues.
  • Configure and manage routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
  • Monitor network availability, capacity and performance.
  • Work with service providers to resolve connectivity and circuit-related incidents.
  • Support network changes, upgrades and migrations.
  • Ensure network infrastructure meets availability, performance and security requirements.

Check Point Firewall

  • Install, configure, administer and maintain Check Point firewalls.
  • Manage firewall policies, NAT, VPNs, access rules and security configurations.
  • Perform firewall rule reviews and optimisation.
  • Troubleshoot firewall and network security incidents.
  • Monitor firewall performance, logs and security events.
  • Implement security changes in accordance with change management processes.
  • Support high-availability firewall environments.
  • Ensure firewall configurations comply with organisational security standards.

Azure Networking

  • Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure networking environments.
  • Configure and manage:
  • Azure Virtual Networks (VNet)
  • Subnets
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs)
  • Azure Firewall
  • Route Tables / UDRs
  • VPN Gateway
  • ExpressRoute
  • Load Balancers
  • Private Endpoints
  • VNet Peering
  • Support hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Azure.
  • Troubleshoot Azure network connectivity and routing issues.
  • Assist with Azure network migrations and cloud transformation initiatives.
  • Implement secure and scalable Azure network architectures.

Technical Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with WAN technologies and enterprise networking.
  • Strong Check Point Firewall administration and troubleshooting experience.
  • Strong Microsoft Azure Networking experience.
  • Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN and network security.
  • Experience with BGP, OSPF and routing protocols.
  • Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
  • Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery principles.
  • Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments.
  • Strong knowledge of network security principles and best practices.

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Relevant degree, diploma or technical qualification in IT, Networking or a related field.
  • Check Point certification such as CCSA/CCSE would be advantageous.
  • Microsoft Azure networking certification such as AZ-700 would be advantageous.
  • Cisco certification such as CCNA/CCNP would be beneficial.

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a production environment.
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL and change management processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and security awareness.

Experience

  • 8+ years' experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure.
  • Proven experience supporting WAN environments.
  • Strong hands-on Check Point Firewall experience.
  • Strong experience with Azure Networking and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments is advantageous.