Network Security Engineer

Osborne Richardson are public sector recruitment specialists with over 30 years’ experience.  Our IT Division is headed up by an IT Project Manager with over 20 years experience running complex projects, so when you engage with Osborne Richardson, you are working with a recruitment consultancy who has walked the walk.

• To 23rd August 2027
• $1,011/day + Super
• Fortitude Valley / Hybrid
• Start ASAP

About the role:
  
Reporting to the Technical Delivery Manager, the Principal Technical Specialist will play a technical lead role in the implementation and management of firewall replacements and upgrades for the Cyber Security Program. This role will provide advanced technical expertise, hands-on implementation, and strategic advice on firewall infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and security.

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.
• 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.

Experience

• Check Point firewalls, SmartConsole, and firewall management architectures
• Palo Alto capabilities and policy management
• Cisco routing and switching in enterprise environments
• F5 GTM, LTM and WAF solutions
• Security networking technologies
• Gateway technologies such as proxies and secure web gateways
• Firewall monitoring and reporting tools such as SolarWinds and rulebase management with AlgoSec
• 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.

Thank you for your interest. We regret that, due to the number of applications received, we will not be able to respond to all applicants.