Principal Security Specialist
Lead the transition of a complex enterprise Check Point environment
This is an outstanding contract opportunity for a senior Check Point Security Specialist to take technical ownership of a business-critical enterprise firewall environment.
You will lead discovery and due diligence, assess the existing security posture, transfer knowledge to internal teams and help define the future-state firewall solution. The position combines deep hands-on engineering with technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and migration planning.
What’s on offer
- $165 per hour inclusive of super
- Initial six-month contract
- Brisbane CBD location
- Senior, hands-on technical position
- Complex enterprise security environment
- High-impact discovery and migration program
- Opportunity to influence the future-state security solution
Your responsibilities
- Lead technical discovery across the existing Check Point firewall environment
- Document the architecture, configurations, connectivity, licensing and operational processes
- Assess the environment’s security posture, supportability and ongoing management requirements
- Identify technical risks, dependencies and service gaps
- Coordinate knowledge transfer from the incumbent service provider
- Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for Check Point firewalls
- Develop practical options and recommendations for a secure, scalable and cost-effective future-state solution
- Support the planning and migration of existing firewalls to the selected platform
- Produce clear technical documentation, findings and recommendations
- Build trusted relationships with technical teams, service providers and senior stakeholders
- Participate in an on-call support arrangement when required
What you’ll bring
- Extensive hands-on experience implementing, managing, migrating and supporting enterprise Check Point firewall environments
- Deep knowledge of Check Point architecture, software, licensing and network connectivity
- Strong experience with Gaia, SmartConsole, Security Management Server, ClusterXL, VSX, Multi-Domain Security Management or Maestro
- Demonstrated experience leading firewall discovery, transition or migration activities
- Advanced diagnostic, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- The ability to assess complex environments and translate findings into clear recommendations
- Strong technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise or managed-services environments
- The ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced setting
Certifications
Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) certification is highly regarded.
Candidates with CCSA, CCSM or an equivalent advanced network-security certification will also be considered where they can demonstrate substantial hands-on Check Point expertise.
Contract details
- Contract: Initial six months possibility for extension
- Rate: $165 per hour inclusive of super
- Location: Brisbane CBD
- Engagement: Full-time contract
- Other requirements: Participation in rostered on-call support may be required
If you are a senior Check Point specialist with the technical depth to assess, stabilise and transition a complex firewall environment, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com