Talent Street Engagement Hub

Technical Lead - QLDGJP00011169

108 Wickham St

Contract

Full-time

Job ID:

43437

Published date:

14-10-2025

Summary

Technical Lead (Firewall & Network Security)
Contract Duration: ASAP – 18/10/26
Hybrid Working Model: 3 Days onsite / 2 Days remote

The Cyber Security Program is responsible for delivering information security priorities to enable modern service delivery whilst maintaining network security.
The program requires a highly experienced technical resource specialising in Check Point firewalls and F5 load balancers to lead and support the delivery of firewall projects, ensuring technical deliverables are completed successfully within agreed performance criteria.

About the Role
Reporting to the Technical Delivery Manager, the Principal Technical Specialist will play a technical lead role in the implementation and management of firewall replacements and upgrades. The role will provide advanced technical expertise, hands-on implementation, and strategic advice on firewall infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and security.

Duties will include:
• Lead the deployment, upgrade, and configuration of Check Point firewalls and Palo Alto solutions, plus F5 LTM/GTM, WAF technologies, transitioning new capability into operations.
• Support and optimise firewall environments across Check Point firewalls and Palo Alto SWG, ensuring alignment with security standards and enterprise service levels.
• Integrate firewall solutions using Cisco routing and switching to maintain seamless connectivity and high availability.
• Work with suppliers, integrators, project teams and operational teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage and optimise firewall rule bases using Network Security Policy Management tools and support ongoing compliance and policy governance.
• Monitor firewall performance and health using SolarWinds, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and expert advice to project and BAU teams.
• Develop and maintain supporting documentation including solution designs, change plans, implementation plans, testing and configuration artefacts.
• Contribute to the evolution of network security strategy through guidance on emerging requirements and best practices.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Extensive hands-on experience with Check Point firewall technologies (build, replacement, upgrades, troubleshooting, and policy optimisation).
• Practical expertise with Palo Alto capabilities in enterprise deployments.
• Strong background in Cisco routing and switching, particularly in firewall integration.
• Demonstrated use of AlgoSec (or equivalent NSPM tools) for policy management and compliance.
• Experience using SolarWinds or similar platforms for monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to deliver high-quality technical artefacts (configurations, implementation designs, change/rollback procedures).
• Solid understanding of cyber security frameworks, processes, and standards, with a focus on change management and service management practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Assessment Criteria
Proven understanding and working knowledge of technical domains including:
– Check Point firewalls, SmartConsole, and firewall management architectures
– Palo Alto capabilities and policy management
– Cisco routing and switching in enterprise environments
– F5 GTM, LTM and WAF solutions
– Security networking technologies
– Gateway technologies such as proxies and secure web gateways
– Firewall monitoring and reporting tools such as SolarWinds and rulebase management with AlgoSec

Senior Project Officer – HR & Change Management

Location: St Leonards (1 Reserve Road), NSW
Rate: $62.90 per hour + super
Hours: 35 hrs/week (7 hrs/day)
Duration: ASAP start – 21 March 2026

About the Role

Talent Street is partnering with a NSW State Government agency to engage an experienced Senior Project Officer with strong HR expertise and change management experience. This role will support a significant organisational change initiative, working closely with the Executive Director (ED) to shape workforce design, drive effective consultation, and ensure smooth transition through change.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in HR, organisational design, and stakeholder engagement who is confident developing practical solutions and documentation to support business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Change Planning: Develop a change management plan in collaboration with HR and PSO to support workforce transition and minimise disruption.
Workforce Design: Review and update unit and team functions to align with the future operating model.
Position Description Development: Review and refine current role descriptions; create new position descriptions (x3) in consultation with the ED.
Consultation Support: Prepare engaging slide packs and materials for staff and stakeholder consultation sessions.
Stakeholder Engagement: Assist the ED in planning, coordinating, and running consultation meetings, capturing feedback and supporting clear communication.
Governance and Reporting: Provide governance support including preparing papers, tracking decisions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring effective information flow to decision-making bodies.
Communication Materials: Draft and update communications to support staff awareness and engagement throughout the change.

About You

We’re looking for a strategic and detail-focused professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and supporting senior leadership. You will bring:

- HR expertise across workforce planning, role design, position descriptions, and organisational review.
- Change management experience, including developing and implementing change strategies in a government or large enterprise setting.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build relationships and guide teams through change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation, presentations, and communications.
- Experience supporting governance processes, preparing papers, and keeping accurate records of decisions.

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