We're seeking an experienced Network Security Architect/Lead to join a major local government organisation and support the delivery of critical cyber security and network infrastructure initiatives.
In this role, you'll take ownership of enterprise firewall platforms, drive security improvements, and help ensure the resilience of technology services that support essential community operations. Working within a collaborative delivery environment, you'll partner with project teams, vendors, and operational stakeholders to design, implement, and optimise secure network solutions across a large and complex ICT landscape.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys working across both project delivery and operational environments, with exposure to modern security technologies and large scale infrastructure programs.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the deployment, upgrade and replacement of enterprise Check Point Firewall environments
Provide expert support across Check Point and Palo Alto security platforms
Design and integrate firewall solutions with Cisco routing and switching infrastructure
Support and optimise security policy governance through AlgoSec
Monitor and maintain firewall performance, availability and security posture using SolarWinds
Deliver advanced troubleshooting, incident resolution and root cause analysis
Produce high quality technical documentation including
Collaborate with vendors, project teams and operational stakeholders to ensure successful delivery outcomes
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of network security architecture, standards and best practices
About You
You'll be a seasoned Network Security Engineer with strong experience managing enterprise firewall environments and delivering security focused infrastructure outcomes within large, complex organisations.



You enjoy solving technical challenges, working with multiple stakeholder groups, and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and operationally sustainable.
Essential Experience
Extensive hands on experience with Check Point Firewalls including implementation, upgrades, policy optimisation and troubleshooting
Strong experience supporting Palo Alto security solutions within enterprise environments
Solid background in Cisco routing and switching, particularly firewall integration
Experience with AlgoSec or similar Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) platforms
Experience using SolarWinds or comparable infrastructure monitoring tools
Robust understanding of cyber security principles, governance, risk management and change control processes
Proven ability to develop technical designs, implementation plans and operational documentation
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Highly Regarded
Experience within Local Government, State Government or other public sector environments
Exposure to F5 (LTM, GTM, WAF) technologies
Check Point, Palo Alto, Cisco or Cyber Security certifications
Experience supporting highly available and business-critical environments
Knowledge of public sector governance and compliance frameworks
What's on Offer
Long term contract | 12 Month contract
Opportunity to work across multiple high-profile security and infrastructure initiatives
Collaborative, high performing team environment
Strong stakeholder engagement and exposure to enterprise-scale technologies
Play a key role in supporting technology services that benefit local communities
If you're an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer with strong enterprise firewall and cyber security expertise and are looking for your next long term contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Network Security Lead (Brisbane)
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