IT Security Analyst – Transformation & Security Ops

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 104,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking a fixed-term IT Security Analyst to join the Security Operations team in Wellington. The role focuses on coordinating security testing activities and providing guidance across IT security platforms.

You will monitor for threats, triage incidents, engage with projects, and help develop standard operating procedures and staff awareness materials. This hands-on role includes an on-call roster and opportunities to contribute to MSD's transformation

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Junior IT Security Analyst or similar.
• An organised approach, with strong communication and stakeholder skills.
• Strong knowledge of IT security terminology, platforms, penetration testing, and common security threats.
• Knowledge in vulnerability management processes and tools.
• Experience in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating IT security risks and a familiarity with security framework and best practices for compliance.
• A self-starting approach, able to see where improvements are needed, and propose, lead, and implement change.
• Ability to produce formal reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to tackling complex security challenges and delivering effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Understand and prevent the ever-changing threats to our services through monitoring for anomalous systems and staff behaviour
• Triage and analyse IT security incidents
• Engage with specific projects, offer advice, and help with the delivery of solutions
• Help to support and implement standard operating procedures, and awareness/educational material for staff
• Build strong working relationships across MSD and the IT community including the CISO team
• Manage and support our security products ensuring that they are up-to-date and working optimally
• Develop and deliver reporting as required regarding events, issues, and monthly updates

Skills

IT security

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Incident response

Stakeholder communication

Job description

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking a fixed-term IT Security Analyst to join the Security Operations team in Wellington. The role focuses on coordinating security testing activities and providing guidance across IT security platforms.

You will monitor for threats, triage incidents, engage with projects, and help develop standard operating procedures and staff awareness materials. This hands-on role includes an on-call roster and opportunities to contribute to MSD's transformation