Australia, Brisbane
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Information Technology
Closing: 25 September 2025

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Firewall Engineer for a 12-month contract with strong potential for extension. The role focuses on managing and implementing firewall rule changes, incident resolution, and change management in a highly secure and complex operational environment.

About this role

The successful candidate must have hands-on experience with Checkpoint firewalls (including policy creation and troubleshooting), along with a strong understanding of network security best practices. You will play a key role in maintaining compliance, optimising security posture, and ensuring seamless traffic management across critical infrastructure.

As a Firewall Engineer, you will:

  • Manage and maintain network control points, including switching, routing, and firewalls.

  • Implement firewall rule changes and optimise network security across complex operational landscapes.

  • Apply cyber-security best practices aligned with the Purdue model for industrial control systems.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues in a structured, methodical way.

  • Work collaboratively with technology and project teams to deliver secure, high-performing network environments.

Is this you?

About You To be successful, you will have:

  • Strong experience with networking, routing, and switching.
  • Hands-on experience with Checkpoint and Cisco Firewalls (including management platforms) - non-negotiable.
  • Ability to monitor firewall performance, capacity, and rulesets effectively.
  • A cyber-security mindset and strong understanding of change control best practices.
  • Experience with ServiceNow, Splunk, or DevOps tools (advantageous).
  • Tertiary qualifications in IT, Networking, or related discipline (preferred).
  • Exposure to mining, resources, or heavy industry environments (desirable).

What we offer 

Do you have questions?

TG

Terence Gomes

+61 7 3007 7604