Principal Technical Specialist - Network Security & Firewalls

We are seeking an experienced Principal Technical Specialist to support a major enterprise firewall replacement and upgrade program.
This is a hands-on technical role focused on Check Point firewall deployments, upgrades and migrations within a large, complex enterprise setting.

Key Responsibilities
Lead Check Point firewall deployments, replacements, upgrades and configuration.
Support Palo Alto firewalls and Secure Web Gateway technologies.
Integrate firewall infrastructure with Cisco routing and switching.
Support F5 LTM, GTM and WAF solutions.
Manage firewall policies and rulebase optimisation using AlgoSec.
Troubleshoot complex network security issues and provide Level 3 technical support.
Produce technical designs, implementation plans, change and rollback documentation.
Work with project teams, vendors and operational teams to deliver firewall upgrades.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Technical Specialist to support a major enterprise firewall replacement and upgrade program.
This is a hands-on technical role focused on Check Point firewall deployments, upgrades and migrations within a large, complex enterprise setting.

Key Responsibilities
Lead Check Point firewall deployments,



replacements, upgrades and configuration.
Support Palo Alto firewalls and Secure Web Gateway technologies.
Integrate firewall infrastructure with Cisco routing and switching.
Support F5 LTM, GTM and WAF solutions.
Manage firewall policies and rulebase optimisation using AlgoSec.
Troubleshoot complex network security issues and provide Level 3 technical support.
Produce technical designs, implementation plans, change and rollback documentation.
Work with project teams, vendors and operational teams to deliver firewall upgrades.

Technical Requirements Essential:
Extensive hands-on Check Point firewall experience, including builds, upgrades and replacements.
Solid knowledge of Check Point SmartConsole and firewall management.
Enterprise Cisco routing and switching experience.
Proven experience delivering firewall implementation or migration projects.
Robust troubleshooting, technical documentation and change management skills.

Highly Desirable:
Palo Alto Networks / Secure Web Gateway
F5 LTM, GTM and WAF
AlgoSec or equivalent NSPM tools
SolarWinds
Check Point CCSA / CCSE certification
ServiceNow / ITIL
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📌 Principal Technical Specialist Network Security & Firewalls Brisbane
🏢 Humanised Group
📍 Brisbane