Speciliast Firewall Engineer
Vacancy Number: CR-256053
Australia, Brisbane
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Information Technology
Closing: September 25, 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.
What are you going to do
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:
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Manage and maintain network control points, including switching, routing, and firewalls.
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Implement firewall rule changes and optimise network security across complex operational landscapes.
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Apply cyber-security best practices aligned with the Purdue model for industrial control systems.
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Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues in a structured, methodical way.
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Work collaboratively with technology and project teams to deliver secure, high-performing network environments.
Essential skills and knowledge
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
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Terence Gomes