CyberCX - Security Analyst

CyberCX; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCX NZ is seeking a Security Analyst to perform SIEM based event analysis, incident triage, and threat hunting within a collaborative team. You’ll review vulnerabilities, analyze data feeds for security value, and contribute to incident response and governance efforts.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, stakeholder communication, and resilience in a fast-paced environment. This position is on-site in New Zealand, with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in information technology or similar field (preferred).
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Basic IT experience.
• Previous experience with IT security tools and controls is desirable, including SIEM, IDS/IPS/Anti-virus, WAF etc.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in responding to setbacks in an agile and resilient manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform SIEM based event analysis and incident triage, incident management, and escalation to customers.
• Conduct and review vulnerability assessments and assess potential data sets and feeds for security value and impact.
• Identify and analyse events of interest as part of threat hunting activities.
• Use case development and improvement.
• Prepare internal and client communications around security issues.
• Mentoring and participate in training associate security analysts.

Skills

SIEM

Threat hunting

Incident management

Vulnerability assessment

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Agile resilience

Education

Tertiary qualification in information technology or similar field

Tools

IDS/IPS

WAF

Anti-virus

Job description

The work we do matters CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region.

The work we do matters CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region. With more than 1,400 team members across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and US, we are a leading force in cyber security, offering services from strategy, GRC, managed security services, cloud security, digital forensics and cyber education. If you’re ready to work with teammates that get you, a leader that supports you and customers that need you, then you’re ready for CyberCX.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Perform SIEM based event analysis and incident triage, incident management, and escalation to customers
• Day-to-day you will:
• Conduct and review vulnerability assessments, and assess potential data sets and feeds for security value and impact
• Identify and analyse events of interest as part of threat hunting activities
• Use case development and improvement
• Assist with customer management, process and governance improvement, audit compliance etc, and provide general project support
• Prepare internal and client communications around security issues
• Actively collaborate across CyberCX, and continuously look for ways to add value.
• Facilitate communication, partnerships, and cross-pollination across the business to allow teams to better engage and service customers
• Mentoring and participate in training associate security analysts

When required, work will be for 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday as agreed with manager.

Skills & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in information technology or similar field (preferred)
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Basic IT experience
• Previous experience with IT security tools and controls is desirable, including SIEM, IDS/IPS/ Anti-virus, WAF etc
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in responding to setbacks in an agile and resilient manner

Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is a mandatory requirement that all applicants hold full working rights in New Zealand.