Information Security Engineer

Westpac New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks holiday + wellbeing leave

Banking benefits & insurance discounts

Growth and internal mobility

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand is seeking an Information Security Engineer to protect our technology environment. You will identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, and manage security controls while contributing to platform upgrades and new security deployments.

In this hands-on role, you will work with internal teams and vendors to uplift our cyber security maturity, focusing on protecting systems, people, and customers daily.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cyber security or information security engineering role.
• 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 working in structured change environments using tools such as ServiceNow or similar.
• Understanding of ITIL aligned change, incident, and problem management practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, including cloud security concepts and controls.

Responsibilities

• Protect Westpac New Zealand’s technology environment by identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risk and managing it.
• Maintain and enhance cyber security tools and respond to security threats across a fast paced enterprise landscape.
• Contribute to platform upgrades and deployment of new security solutions.
• Work with internal teams and vendors to uplift cyber security maturity.

Skills

Cyber security

Vulnerability management

Threat detection and response

Security tooling

Networking fundamentals

ITIL/change management

Cloud security

Vendor management

Security certifications (advantageous)

Tools

AV

EDR

MFA

DLP

SIEM

PKI infrastructure

ServiceNow

Windows/Linux

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

As an Information Security Engineer within our Build and Protect Services squad, you will play a key role in protecting Westpac New Zealand’s technology environment. You will help identify vulnerabilities, assess and manage risk, maintain and enhance cyber security tools, and respond to security threats across a fast paced and complex enterprise landscape. You will contribute to platform upgrades, support the deployment of new security solutions, and work closely with internal teams and vendors to continuously uplift Westpac’s cyber security maturity.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

As an Information Security Engineer within our Build and Protect Services squad, you will play a key role in protecting Westpac New Zealand’s technology environment. You will help identify vulnerabilities, assess and manage risk, maintain and enhance cyber security tools, and respond to security threats across a fast paced and complex enterprise landscape. You will contribute to platform upgrades, support the deployment of new security solutions, and work closely with internal teams and vendors to continuously uplift Westpac’s cyber security maturity.

This role is hands on and operational, with a strong focus on protecting our systems, our people, and our customers every day.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Experience in a cyber security or information security engineering role.
• Experience managing a range of cyber security 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 working in structured change environments using tools such as ServiceNow or similar.
• Understanding of ITIL aligned change, incident, and problem management practices.
• Exposure to Windows or Linux operating systems and scripting or coding languages.
• Experience working with vendors and managing multi stakeholder issues.
• Understanding of information security standards such as ISO 27001.
• Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services or government is advantageous.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, including cloud security concepts and controls.
• Assist with the operational health, lifecycle management, upgrades and continuous improvement of enterprise cyber security platforms.
• Industry certifications such as Security+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, GSEC, CCNA Security, CISSP, or equivalent are advantageous.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
• Growth and development - we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant 'W' on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac - it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

This people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they'll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities - your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications Close

26 September 2026