Information Security Engineer

Gallagher; Hamilton; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid flexibility

KiwiSaver

Mentorship

Team culture

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking an Information Security Engineer to join our Cybersecurity team in Hamilton. You’ll take a hands-on role across security platforms, cloud environments, applications, and DevSecOps practices to strengthen our security posture.

You’ll implement controls, support vulnerability remediation, contribute to automation, and work with engineering, DevOps and security colleagues to keep our environments secure, reliable and resilient. 3–5 years in cybersecurity required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT engineering roles.
• Experience configuring or supporting security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IAM, CASB, vulnerability management tools, or firewalls.
• Exposure to cloud environments and application security concepts.
• Scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Configuring, maintaining, and optimising security platforms including SIEM, EDR, IAM, CASB, vulnerability management tools, and firewalls.
• Supporting cloud and application security initiatives, including identity and access management and conditional access controls.
• Assisting with the remediation of security vulnerabilities across applications, platforms, and cloud environments.
• Developing scripts and automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort across security operations.
• Supporting security testing programs, including validation and remediation activities associated with SAST and DAST findings.
• Collaborating with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to strengthen Gallagher's overall security posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Scripting

Education

Tertiary qualification in Information Security/CS/IT

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IAM

CASB

Vulnerability management

Firewalls

Job description

About Gallagher

Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day, whether that’s protecting the world’s highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our people, their families, and our wider communities.
Gallagher Security is on a mission to unlock more value for our customers through the power of our people and solutions - and right now is a pivotal moment in our evolution. We’re scaling with intent, driving an incredible growth trajectory with innovation and customer impact at the heart of everything we do. With operations across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Europe and exports to over 140 countries we’re building globally focused career pathways right here in New Zealand.
As we expand our Hamilton-based teams, this is your chance to be part of a true Kiwi tech success story making a global impact. If you’re driven by passion and purpose to protect what matters most, come help shape the future of what’s possible with us.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an Information Security Engineer to join our Cybersecurity team. Reporting to the Information Security Manager and working closely with the Cybersecurity Operations Lead, you'll play a hands-on role in strengthening Gallagher's security capabilities across security platforms, cloud environments, applications, and DevSecOps practices.
This is a broad engineering role that offers the opportunity to work across multiple domains of cybersecurity. You'll help implement and maintain security controls, support vulnerability remediation, contribute to automation initiatives, and work alongside technical teams to ensure our environments remain secure, reliable, and resilient.

You’ll be responsible for

• Configuring, maintaining, and optimising security platforms including SIEM, EDR, IAM, CASB, vulnerability management tools, and firewalls
• Supporting cloud and application security initiatives, including identity and access management and conditional access controls
• Assisting with the remediation of security vulnerabilities across applications, platforms, and cloud environments
• Developing scripts and automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort across security operations
• Supporting security testing programs, including validation and remediation activities associated with SAST and DAST findings
• Collaborating with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to strengthen Gallagher's overall security posture

About You

You're a curious and proactive security professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and continuously learning. Comfortable working across multiple areas of cybersecurity, you're equally at home configuring security platforms, supporting cloud security initiatives, and automating repetitive tasks.

You’ll Also Bring

• 3 to 5 years' experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT engineering roles
• Experience configuring or supporting security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IAM, CASB, vulnerability management tools, or firewalls
• Exposure to cloud environments and application security concepts
• Scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams
• A tertiary qualification in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience

Working at Gallagher

You’ll be part of a global, future-focused organisation where creativity and innovation are valued and supported. Working in an environment driven by collaboration, innovation, passion, craftsmanship and mutual respect, you’ll help achieve our team purpose to translate vision into exceptional creations.

We Also Offer

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Hybrid flexibility (typically 3 days in the office a week, with additional onsite days required depending on work demands)
• KiwiSaver on-top and Life and Disability insurance
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• A supportive team culture with team-building events, and a fun environment

Growth at Gallagher is constant, and we are building our team with like-minded individuals who relate to our story so that together we can continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the role may be filled before the closing date.