Hands-On Information Security Engineer: Protect & Elevate Platforms

Westpac New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks holiday + wellbeing leave

Extended leave options up to 4 weeks/​

Banking benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Recognition program

School holiday subsidy

Volunteer days

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand Limited is seeking an Information Security Engineer to protect our technology environment. You will identify vulnerabilities, manage risk, and maintain security tools while responding to threats across our complex enterprise.

This hands-on role requires experience with security platforms, networking, cloud security, and working with vendors to uplift our security maturity. NZ-based professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cyber security or information security engineering role.
• Experience managing tools such as AV, EDR, MFA, and DLP.
• Knowledge of network technologies and core networking concepts.
• Exposure to security technologies including email security, firewalls, URL filtering, and malware protection.
• Experience with security platforms such as SIEM, PKI infrastructure, or related tooling.
• Experience in structured change environments using ServiceNow or similar.
• Understanding ITIL change, incident and problem management practices.
• Exposure to Windows or Linux operating systems and scripting or coding languages.
• Experience working with vendors and multi stakeholder issues.
• Understanding of ISO 27001 standards.
• Experience in regulated environments (financial services or government) is advantageous.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and cloud security concepts.
• Industry certifications such as Security+, SC-200/SC-300, AZ-500, GSEC, CISSP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and assess risk across Westpac NZ’s technology environment.
• Maintain and enhance enterprise cyber security tools.
• Respond to security threats in a fast-paced, complex landscape.
• Assist with platform upgrades and deployment of new security solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to uplift cyber security maturity.

Skills

Cyber security

Security tools

Networking concepts

Cloud security

Windows & Linux

Scripting

Vendor management

ISO 27001

ITIL change/incident

Security certifications advantageous

Tools

SIEM

PKI infrastructure

ServiceNow

Firewalls & URL filtering

Job description

Westpac New Zealand Limited is seeking an Information Security Engineer to protect our technology environment. You will identify vulnerabilities, manage risk, and maintain security tools while responding to threats across our complex enterprise.

This hands-on role requires experience with security platforms, networking, cloud security, and working with vendors to uplift our security maturity. NZ-based professionals are encouraged to apply.