Network Security Specialist

Auckland Transport; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Transport in Auckland, North Island, is seeking a Network & Security Specialist to provision and manage CRL Network/Security systems across on-premise, cloud or hybrid environments, ensuring security, availability and scalable service delivery. You will lead lifecycle management, automation, and incident response, participate in an on-call roster, and collaborate with IT teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, vendor certifications in Network/Security,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or significant proven experience in a similar role.
• Vendor certifications in Network/Security infrastructure.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a distributed technology environment.
• Demonstrable Experience with core networking technologies (Firewalls, Load Balancers, Routing, Switching, Security and Wireless).

Responsibilities

• Provision, manage and lifecycle-track CRL Network/Security systems across on-premise, cloud or hybrid environments.
• Develop and practice lifecycle management of systems in a distributed environment with CRL and SEC/DEV/OPS requirements.
• Participate in an on-call roster for after-hours support and incident response.

Skills

Network security

On-call support

Communication skills

Security incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Firewalls

Load Balancers

Routing

Switching

Wireless

Job description

Auckland Transport – Auckland, North Island

As part of our Business Technology team, the Network & Security Specialist will ensure the CRL Network/Security systems, whetheron-premise, cloud or hybrid are provisioned and managed in their lifecycle in a manner that is scalable, secure, available, measurable, supportable and consistently delivering.

You will ensure the automation and lifecycle management of appropriate Network/Security/infrastructure services based on CRL and SEC/DEV/OPS requirements and priorities.

You will develop and practice lifecycle management of systems in a distributed environment (on-premise, IaaS) in accordance with CRL and SEC/DEV/OPS requirements and priorities. Manage performance and operational indicators/measures as agreed across the IT systems to ensure continuous delivery and service reliability.

This role will participate in anon-call roster, providing afterhours support for critical network and security infrastructure, incident response, and service restoration activities as required.

As our Network & Security Specialist, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or significant proven experience in a similar role
• Relevant Vendor certifications in Network/Security infrastructure
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a distributed technology environment.
• Demonstrable Experience with core networking technologies, examples: Firewalls, Load Balances, Routing, Switching, Security and Wireless
• Ability to participate in an on-call support roster and respond to critical incidents outside of normal business hours.

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience with fibre and copper network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and WAN connectivity services.

Due to the variety of stakeholders that you will interact with, it is essential that you have outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. You will also be equipped with strong emotional intelligence and strategic thinking that supports the ability to both empower and influence individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn't just encouraged—it's embedded in our culture. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported. Our values guide how we work and connect: Manaakitanga - we care deeply for our communities; Tiakitanga - we prioritise safety in every journey; Whanaungatanga - we build strong relationships; and Auahatanga - we strive to be better, bolder, together.

Join a high-performing and future-focused leadership team, collaborating with senior executives who are driving strategic change and shaping the future of transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.