Principal Technical Specialist
IT - Software Development
Brisbane, Queensland
Contract to 08/11/2027 | Fortitude Valley, QLD | Hybrid working
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a Queensland government client to recruit a Principal Technical Specialist. In this role, you will join the Cyber Security Program to play a key technical lead role in the deployment, upgrade, and management of enterprise firewall replacements (Checkpoint and Palo Alto) to enable enhanced digital health service delivery across Queensland.
Key Responsibilities:
About You
Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to Queensland Government entities. Awarded top performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Kate Gear on 0477 624 569 or kate@limejobs.com.au to find out more!
Lime Recruitment is currently working with a Queensland government client to recruit a Principal Technical Specialist. In this role, you will join the Cyber Security Program to play a key technical lead role in the deployment, upgrade, and management of enterprise firewall replacements (Checkpoint and Palo Alto) to enable enhanced digital health service delivery across Queensland.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end deployment, upgrade, and configuration of Check Point firewalls as the primary platform, while providing expert support for Palo Alto solutions, F5 (LTM/GTM/WAF), and transitioning new capability into operations.
- Support and optimise firewall environments across Check Point firewalls and Palo Alto Secure Web Gateway (SWG), ensuring alignment with security standards and enterprise service levels.
- Integrate firewall solutions using Cisco routing and switching to maintain seamless connectivity, high availability, and network security.
- Assist in orchestrating firewall rule bases and policy optimisation via the AlgoSec (NSPM) platform to ensure continuous compliance and governance.
- Monitor firewall performance and health using SolarWinds, proactively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues.
- Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation including solution designs, ICT Change plans, implementation plans, testing, and configuration artefacts.
- Provide advanced tier-3 troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical leadership to project teams, operational units, and external suppliers.
- Contribute to the evolution of the firewall and network security strategy by researching and advising on emerging technologies and best practices.
About You
- Extensive hands-on technical experience with Check Point firewall technologies (build, replacement, upgrades, SmartConsole, troubleshooting, and policy optimisation).
- Practical expertise in Palo Alto capabilities, Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and policy management in enterprise deployments.
- Strong background in Cisco routing and switching, specifically relating to firewall integration and enterprise network security.
- Demonstrated experience with rulebase management, policy orchestration, and compliance using AlgoSec (or equivalent NSPM tools).
- Proficiency with SolarWinds or similar enterprise monitoring platforms for firewall health monitoring and performance reporting.
- Proven experience with F5 GTM, LTM, and WAF solutions, as well as gateway/proxy security technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly apply ITIL Service Management processes (incident, problem, change, and configuration management via ServiceNow).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills to lead technical direction and collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams.
Why apply through Lime Recruitment?
Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to Queensland Government entities. Awarded top performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Kate Gear on 0477 624 569 or kate@limejobs.com.au to find out more!
Kate Gear
Why work with Lime?
At Lime, we take the time to understand what you want from your next role, then connect you with opportunities that genuinely fit.
We make contracting simple. We run two pay cycles each week, charge no contractor fees, and fund our own payroll, so our contractors are paid reliably and on time.
We make contracting simple. We run two pay cycles each week, charge no contractor fees, and fund our own payroll, so our contractors are paid reliably and on time.
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For over 16 years, we’ve helped clients and contractors navigate ICT contracting with clear advice, fast action, and honest communication. We don’t rely on volume or scripts, we guide you through the process, take responsibility for outcomes, and stay accountable from first conversation to final placement.
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