Principal Checkpoint Specialist

Randstad; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia seeks a Principal Technical Specialist to lead enterprise firewall replacements and upgrades, focusing on Check Point builds and configurations while supporting Palo Alto solutions. You will provide expert guidance, hands-on implementation, and strategic advice on firewall infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

Join a major cyber security programme in Brisbane with unlimited working rights; the role involves Cisco routing integration, AlgoSec policy management, and

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Check Point firewall technologies and upgrades.
• Enterprise deployments of Palo Alto capabilities and Cisco routing knowledge.
• Familiar with ITIL service, change, and configuration management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment, upgrade, and configuration of Check Point firewalls as the primary platform.
• Support and optimise Check Point and Palo Alto SWG with Cisco routing integration.
• Orchestrate firewall rule bases and policies via AlgoSec for compliance and governance.
• Monitor firewall health and performance with SolarWinds; provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain technical design documents, change plans, and testing artefacts.

Skills

Check Point firewall

Palo Alto

AlgoSec

SolarWinds

ITIL

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

AlgoSec

SolarWinds

Cisco routing

Job description

Are you an experienced technical lead looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Technical Specialist to drive enterprise-wide firewall replacements and upgrades for a major cyber security programme. This crucial role is heavily focused on the end-to-end build, deployment, and configuration of Check Point firewalls, alongside providing expert support for Palo Alto solutions. You will provide advanced technical expertise, hands-on implementation, and strategic advice on firewall infrastructure to ensure optimal network security, performance, and continuous compliance within a fast-paced, enterprise environment.

What You Will Do:

Lead the end-to-end deployment, upgrade, and configuration of Check Point firewalls as the primary platform.

Support and optimise firewall environments across Check Point and Palo Alto Secure Web Gateway (SWG), ensuring seamless integration with Cisco routing and switching.

Orchestrate firewall rule bases and optimise policies via the AlgoSec platform to ensure continuous compliance and governance.

Monitor firewall health and performance using SolarWinds, providing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and proactive issue resolution.

Develop and maintain essential technical documentation, including solution designs, ICT change plans, implementation procedures, and testing artefacts.

What You Need to Apply for This Role:

Extensive hands-on experience with Check Point firewall technologies, with a strong focus on builds, replacements, upgrades, and policy optimisation.

Practical expertise with Palo Alto capabilities in enterprise deployments and a strong background in Cisco routing and switching.

Demonstrated experience using AlgoSec (or equivalent network security policy management tools) and SolarWinds (or similar monitoring platforms).

A solid understanding of cyber security frameworks, with practical knowledge of ITIL service management, change management, and configuration management processes.

Proven ability to deliver high-quality technical designs and implementation procedures, combined with strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

You must be a Brisbane based candidate with unlimited working rights to be considered.

Access to a Udemy license for ongoing learning and continuous professional development

Access to exclusive discounts across various platforms

Discounts on private health funds

3 payruns a week

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.