Remote Network Security Analyst | Threat Detection Pro

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Network Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats across the client’s network. This remote-first role is based in or near Queenstown, with responsibilities spanning threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response to protect assets and data.

The ideal candidate has a cybersecurity background, 3–5 years in network security, and familiarity with SIEMs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity or IT.
• 3-5 years of network security analysis and incident response experience.
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and security tool experience.
• Certs such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and systems for security breaches using SIEM and other tools.
• Analyze alerts and respond to incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Identify and assess vulnerabilities in the network infrastructure and systems.
• Implement and maintain security controls, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Develop and update security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.
• Stay informed about threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Collaborate with IT teams to embed security best practices across systems.
• Prepare reports on security status, incidents, and recommendations.
• Participate in security awareness training for staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Security operations

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security solutions

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Network Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats across the client’s network. This remote-first role is based in or near Queenstown, with responsibilities spanning threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response to protect assets and data.

The ideal candidate has a cybersecurity background, 3–5 years in network security, and familiarity with SIEMs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.