Infrastructure Automation Engineer - Firewall Services

JOB TITLE: Infrastructure Automation Engineer - Firewall Services

LOCATIONS: Manchester, Halifax, Leeds

HOURS: Full-time, 35 hours per week

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of your time, at one of our office sites.

About this opportunity

Join us as an Infrastructure Specialist in the Network Security Team, contributing to crafting infrastructure resources for internal and external services. This role combines traditional infrastructure expertise with a solid focus on automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. You\'ll work with Check Point firewalls to help protect our network and make firewall management more efficient through automation. This role will be instrumental in driving service improvements, mentoring team members, and leading automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency.

What you\'ll be doing

• Manage Check Point firewalls, delivering change as well as providing technical support and guidance to the business across Network Services.
• Support the Firewall Services Team by maintaining and improving automation scripts (primarily in Python).
• Be responsible for the development and implementation of Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Serve as a domain guide for scripting and automation, offering training and mentorship to team members.
• Represent the team in Network Services LAB collaboration meetings, contributing to automation strategy and planning.
• Develop and maintain user documentation and team roadmaps for automation initiatives.
• Promote DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Stay informed of new technologies and industry trends, sharing knowledge within the team.

What you\'ll need

• CCSE/CCSA certification or equivalent hands-on experience with Check Point firewalls. Ideally, a solid understanding of Cisco networking technologies, including Cisco ACI.
• Proficiency in Python; Bash or Robot Framework is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments under change control.
• Familiarity with Jira and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or team members.

And any experience of these would be really useful:

• Knowledge of regulated environments (e.g., Financial Services) is advantageous.

About working for us

We\'re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we\'re shaping finance for good. We\'re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you.

We strive to be inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We are disability confident, and we welcome reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

Benefits

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 28 days\' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more.