" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePrincipal Security Specialist\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20749\"\u003e IT Security \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20751\"\u003e Brisbane \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20752\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 23/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrincipal-level role focused on Check Point firewall security\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead discovery, knowledge transfer, technical support and firewall migration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrisbane CBD | Contract Position | Senior technical security position\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the Scene\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eOur client is a major Queensland Government organisation responsible for delivering essential digital, technology and customer services across the state. Their Information Security function provides a broad range of cyber security capabilities across governance, security architecture, security operations, protective DNS, secure VPN, firewall services and SOC functions. As part of the Security Operations team, this is an opportunity for an experienced Principal Security Specialist to take ownership of a complex Check Point firewall environment and play a key role in its assessment, optimisation and future migration.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eReporting to the Director of Information Security Services, you\u0026rsquo;ll join a team responsible for delivering 24x7 security infrastructure services across government clients. You\u0026rsquo;ll initially undertake a detailed discovery and due diligence exercise across the existing Check Point environment, which is currently supported by another service provider. From there, you\u0026rsquo;ll help shape the future-state solution, transfer knowledge to the internal team and provide ongoing technical support while supporting the migration to the chosen solution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey responsibilities:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct detailed discovery and due diligence of the existing Check Point firewall environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocument the current architecture, configuration, connectivity, support model and operational requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssess the existing Check Point environment from a security, technical and supportability perspective\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify risks, gaps, dependencies and opportunities for improvement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimate ongoing service management and support requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide hands-on technical support across the existing Check Point firewall environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop options and recommendations for migrating clients to a more cost-effective and manageable security solution\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to the design and implementation of the future-state firewall environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssist with the migration of existing Check Point firewalls to the chosen solution\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot complex firewall, network security and connectivity issues\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with internal technical teams, clients and external service providers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the delivery of new security initiatives and enhancements to existing security services\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to operational documentation, technical procedures and knowledge management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipate in rostered on-call arrangements supporting critical security infrastructure\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll bring\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive hands-on experience managing and implementing Check Point firewalls\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience across Check Point firewall architecture, configuration, software, licensing and connectivity\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience leading or delivering firewall migrations and transformation projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capability across complex security infrastructure\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience conducting technical discovery, environment assessments and due diligence\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to document complex technical environments clearly and identify opportunities for improvement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience providing knowledge transfer and mentoring to technical teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working within large, complex or highly regulated environments\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e A Check Point certification such as CCSE, or an equivalent security certification, will be highly regarded. Experience within government, managed services, telecommunications, enterprise technology or other complex environments will also be highly regarded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s in it for you?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrincipal-level security opportunity within a major Queensland Government environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrisbane CBD location\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the assessment and transformation of a complex Check Point environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant hands-on technical ownership and influence\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork across enterprise security infrastructure supporting multiple government clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to shape future firewall architecture and service delivery\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork alongside experienced security and technology professionals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSenior stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to influence technical direction\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe part of a 24x7 security operations environment with a rostered on-call component\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eApplications are treated with absolute confidentiality. 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