Technical Architect/Lead

Peoplebank; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking an experienced Principal Technical Specialist to join a large-scale Cyber Security Program focused on modernising and enhancing enterprise network security environments. This is a hands-on, senior role requiring deep Check Point firewall expertise and strong Palo Alto, Cisco, and F5 experience.

You will drive firewall replacement, upgrades and optimisation, working within a regulated enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Check Point firewall platforms including upgrades, migrations, troubleshooting, and policy management.
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto security platforms and related technologies.
• Solid knowledge of Cisco routing and switching.
• Experience with F5 solutions (LTM, GTM and/or WAF).
• Exposure to policy management tools like AlgoSec or similar.
• Experience using SolarWinds or similar monitoring/ reporting platforms.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end deployment, upgrade, and configuration of Check Point firewall solutions.
• Provide technical expertise across Palo Alto security platforms and secure web gateway technologies.
• Integrate firewall solutions with Cisco routing and switching environments.
• Support firewall policy governance, optimisation, and compliance activities.
• Work closely with project teams, operational teams, vendors, and system integrators to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical problem resolution.
• Develop high-quality technical documentation, including solution designs, implementation plans, change records, test plans, and rollback procedures.
• Contribute to ongoing security architecture and technology improvement initiatives.

Skills

Check Point firewall platforms

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco routing & switching

F5 LTM/GTM/WAF

AlgoSec policy management

SolarWinds monitoring

Cyber security principles

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal Technical Specialist to join a large-scale Cyber Security Program focused on modernising and enhancing enterprise network security environments.

This is a hands-on technical role for a senior specialist with deep expertise in Check Point firewalls, supported by strong experience across Palo Alto, Cisco networking, F5 technologies, and enterprise security infrastructure.
Working within a complex and highly regulated environment, you will play a key role in delivering critical firewall replacement, upgrade, and optimisation initiatives that support secure and reliable business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end deployment, upgrade, and configuration of Check Point firewall solutions.
• Provide technical expertise across Palo Alto security platforms and secure web gateway technologies.
• Integrate firewall solutions with Cisco routing and switching environments.
• Support firewall policy governance, optimisation, and compliance activities.
• Work closely with project teams, operational teams, vendors, and system integrators to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical problem resolution.
• Develop high-quality technical documentation, including solution designs, implementation plans, change records, test plans, and rollback procedures.
• Contribute to ongoing security architecture and technology improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Check Point firewall platforms, including upgrades, migrations, troubleshooting, and policy management.
• Strong experience with Palo Alto firewalls and security solutions.
• Solid knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Experience with F5 solutions (LTM, GTM and/or WAF).
• Exposure to AlgoSec or similar network security policy management tools.
• Experience using SolarWinds or similar monitoring and reporting platforms.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks, and operational best practices.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within large enterprise or complex ICT environments.

Highly Regarded

• Experience supporting major infrastructure modernisation or cyber security programs.
• Previous exposure to healthcare, government, critical infrastructure, utilities, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ITIL and Service Management practices.
• Experience with ServiceNow environments.

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