Job Description
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Summary/Introduction
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We are looking for an experienced Firewall Engineer to join a Sydney-based client on a 6 month contract. You will support firewall changes and rules across data centre environments. Strong hands-on firewall and data centre experience is essential.
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Detailed Job Description
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We are seeking an experienced Firewall Engineer - Network Security to join our client on a 6 month contract. This is a hands-on technical role focused on implementing and supporting firewall changes across data centre environments. You will manage firewall rules, troubleshoot connectivity issues and work closely with Network, Security and Infrastructure teams.
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Previous experience supporting firewalls within data centre environments is essential for this role.
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Key Responsibilities
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Create, modify and remove firewall rules and policies
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Support firewall rule requests and change activities
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Review existing firewall rules and configurations
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Troubleshoot firewall and network connectivity issues
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Manage NAT, access and security policies
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Perform firewall rule reviews, clean-up and optimisation
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Investigate incidents relating to firewall policies and connectivity
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Assess firewall change requests and identify potential risks or impacts
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Test and validate firewall changes following implementation
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Work closely with Network, Security, Infrastructure and Data Centre teams
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Follow established change management and security processes
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Maintain accurate technical documentation and change records
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Skills & Experience
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Strong hands-on experience as a Firewall or Network Security Engineer
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Data centre networking and firewall experience is essential
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Strong experience configuring and supporting enterprise firewalls
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Experience managing firewall rules, policies and change requests
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Good understanding of data centre network environments
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Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, NAT, VPNs, ports and network protocols
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Experience troubleshooting complex firewall and connectivity issues
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Experience with enterprise firewall technologies such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point or Cisco
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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Experience working within structured change management environments
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Good communication and documentation skills
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6 month contract
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Sydney-based
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Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week
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No requirement to physically attend the data centres
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📌 Firewall Engineer - Network Security (New South Wales)
🏢 Talent
📍 New South Wales