Principal Security Specialist
Leaders ·www.leaders.com.au
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Role : Principal Security Specialist
Brisbane CBD based
Engagement until May'27
+ 2 X 6 months extensions
Government sector
Competitive hourly rate
**Open to Brisbane based candidates only
About the role
We are seeking a Principal Security Specialist (Security Operations) to provide senior technical leadership for firewall services (with a strong focus on Check Point).
This role suits a senior specialist who can combine deep hands-on technical capability with technical direction, service uplift, and transition leadership in a managed services environment.
Required skills
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Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Brisbane CBD based
Engagement until May'27
+ 2 X 6 months extensions
Government sector
Competitive hourly rate
**Open to Brisbane based candidates only
About the role
We are seeking a Principal Security Specialist (Security Operations) to provide senior technical leadership for firewall services (with a strong focus on Check Point).
This role suits a senior specialist who can combine deep hands-on technical capability with technical direction, service uplift, and transition leadership in a managed services environment.
Required skills
- Deep, hands-on Check Point leadership: Extensive experience leading and delivering Check Point firewall implementations, migrations and BAU technical support, while still remaining strongly hands-on.
- Check Point domain mastery: Strong capability across architecture/design, software versions & upgrades, licensing/models, and connectivity/integration (routing, VPNs, interfaces, upstream/downstream dependencies).
- Executive-grade communication & stakeholder influence: Highly developed written and verbal communication, able to translate complex technical issues into clear options, influence outcomes, and build trusted relationships with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
- High-tempo problem solving & judgement: Strong analytical troubleshooting, decision-making, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment without compromising service outcomes or risk posture.
- Industry certifications such as CCSEor equivalent are highly regarded.
- The role may require on-call arrangements to support the Checkpoint firewall service
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- Peoplebank offers a suite of benefits for our direct contractors. Save with car leasing through Autopia and utilise salary packaging for superannuation and approved items.
- Benefit from PeopleSense Employee Assistance Program for emotional support.
- Seamlessly transition between contracts with our Next Job Program.
- Multiple pay runs a week
- Genuine contractor care - regular touch points with a dedicated account manage
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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Where is the Principal Security Specialist job located?
The Principal Security Specialist role with Leaders is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
What does the Principal Security Specialist role pay?
Leaders lists the Principal Security Specialist role at AUD 140–168 per hour.
Is the Principal Security Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Leaders.
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