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Principal Technical Specialist (Firewall)

Inner Suburbs Brisbane Temporary AU$950 - AU$1,050 per day View Job Description
Join a key QLD Gov tech team as a Principal Technical Specialist (Firewall) in Brisbane City. This temporary role focuses on leveraging your expertise to ensure the secure and efficient operation of firewall systems in the public sector.
  • Brisbane based candidates only 12 month initial day rate contract
  • 3/2 hybrid working environment

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation within the public sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality technology solutions to support critical services. They are committed to fostering innovation and providing reliable and secure IT infrastructure to meet the needs of their stakeholders.

Job Description

Duties will include:

· Lead the end-to-end deployment, upgrade, and configuration of Check Point firewalls as the primary platform, while providing expert support for Palo Alto solutions, F5 (LTM/GTM/WAF), and transitioning new capability into operations.

· Support and optimise firewall environments across Check Point firewalls and Palo Alto Secure Web Gateway (SWG), ensuring alignment with security standards and enterprise service levels.

· Integration of firewall solutions using Cisco routing and switching to maintain seamless connectivity and high availability.

· Work with suppliers, integrators, project teams and operational teams to ensure success.

· Assist in orchestrating firewall rule base and optimisation via the AlgoSec (NSPM) platform to ensure continuous compliance and policy governance.

· Monitor firewall performance and health using SolarWinds, proactively identifying and resolving issues.

· Provide advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and expert advice to projects and BAU teams.

· Develop and maintain supporting documentation including solution designs, ICT Change plans, implementation plans, testing and configuration artefacts.

· Contribute to the evolution of Queensland Health's firewall and network security strategy by advising on emerging requirements and best practices.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

· Extensive hands-on experience with Check Point firewall technologies (build, replacement, upgrades, troubleshooting, and policy optimisation).

· Practical expertise with Palo Alto capabilities in enterprise deployments.

· Strong background in Cisco routing and switching, particularly in firewall integration.

· Demonstrated use of AlgoSec (or equivalent NSPM tools) for policy management and compliance.

· Proficiency with SolarWinds or similar platforms for firewall monitoring and reporting.

· Ability to deliver high-quality technical artefacts (configurations, implementation designs, change/rollback procedures).

· Solid understanding of cyber security frameworks, processes, and standards, with a focus on change management and service management practices.

· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate
  • Central Brisbane location, close to transport and amenities.
  • Be part of a large organisation within the public sector.
  • Engage in meaningful work that supports essential services.



If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Principal Technical Specialist (Firewall) in Brisbane City, apply now to make a meaningful impact in the public sector!

Contact
Harley Logan
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7013668
Phone number

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Specialisation
Security
Industry
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Inner Suburbs Brisbane
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Harley Logan
Consultant phone
Job Reference
JN-052026-7013668

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