Information Security Engineer — Protect & Uplift Security

Westpac New Zealand; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks holiday

Wellbeing leave

Leave options up to 4 weeks

Banking benefits

Internal mobility

Recognition

School holiday subsidy

Volunteer days

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand is seeking an Information Security Engineer to protect the organisation's technology environment. You will identify vulnerabilities, manage risk, maintain cybersecurity tools and respond to threats in a fast-paced enterprise. This hands-on role supports platform upgrades and the deployment of new security solutions.

You will work closely with internal teams and vendors to uplift Westpac's cyber security maturity and ensure ongoing protection of systems, people and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cyber security or information security engineering role.
• Experience managing 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 with vendors and multi stakeholder management.
• 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.

Skills

Cyber security

Networking concepts

Cloud security

SIEM

PKI

ServiceNow

ITIL processes

Windows/Linux

Vendor management

ISO 27001

Cloud platforms

Security certifications

Tools

AV

EDR

MFA

DLP

Firewalls

URL filtering

Malware protection

SIEM

PKI

ServiceNow

Job description

Westpac New Zealand is seeking an Information Security Engineer to protect the organisation's technology environment. You will identify vulnerabilities, manage risk, maintain cybersecurity tools and respond to threats in a fast-paced enterprise. This hands-on role supports platform upgrades and the deployment of new security solutions.

You will work closely with internal teams and vendors to uplift Westpac's cyber security maturity and ensure ongoing protection of systems, people and customers.