At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the deployment and management of enterprise firewalls to enhance digital health services.
- Company: Join a Queensland government client focused on cyber security.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive pay, and two pay runs weekly without contractor fees.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to innovative security strategies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while advancing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience with Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls, plus strong Cisco skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Contract to 08/11/2027 | Fortitude Valley, QLD | Hybrid working
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a Queensland government client to recruit a Principal Technical Specialist. In this role, you will join the Cyber Security Program to play a key technical lead role in the deployment, upgrade, and management of enterprise firewall replacements (Checkpoint and Palo Alto) to enable enhanced digital health service delivery across Queensland.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Integrate firewall solutions using Cisco routing and switching to maintain seamless connectivity, high availability, and network security.
- Assist in orchestrating firewall rule bases and policy optimisation via the AlgoSec (NSPM) platform to ensure continuous compliance and governance.
- Monitor firewall performance and health using SolarWinds, proactively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues.
- Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation including solution designs, ICT Change plans, implementation plans, testing, and configuration artefacts.
- Provide advanced tier-3 troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical leadership to project teams, operational units, and external suppliers.
- Contribute to the evolution of the firewall and network security strategy by researching and advising on emerging technologies and best practices.
About You:
- Extensive hands‑on technical experience with Check Point firewall technologies (build, replacement, upgrades, SmartConsole, troubleshooting, and policy optimisation).
- Practical expertise in Palo Alto capabilities, Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and policy management in enterprise deployments.
- Strong background in Cisco routing and switching, specifically relating to firewall integration and enterprise network security.
- Demonstrated experience with rulebase management, policy orchestration, and compliance using AlgoSec (or equivalent NSPM tools).
- Proficiency with SolarWinds or similar enterprise monitoring platforms for firewall health monitoring and performance reporting.
- Proven experience with F5 GTM, LTM, and WAF solutions, as well as gateway/proxy security technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly apply ITIL Service Management processes (incident, problem, change, and configuration management via ServiceNow).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills to lead technical direction and collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams.
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees.
Principal Technical Specialist in Brisbane employer: Lime Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking Queensland Government team as a D365 Solution Architect, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions that directly impact the community. Enjoy a hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive culture that values collaboration and excellence. With a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your career in a dynamic public sector setting.
