Security Analyst

EROAD Ltd; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ERoad Ltd is seeking a Security Analyst to safeguard data, systems, and services within the Information Security team. You will monitor security activity, assist investigations with the CISO, and contribute to improving the security posture across cloud and on-premises environments.

The role emphasizes automation, AI-enabled tooling, and clear documentation, with opportunities to learn from a small, focused security team across NZ, Australia, and North America.

Qualifications

• Hands-on security analyst experience or similar
• Experience with automation using Python
• Understanding of Windows and Linux
• Experience with at least one public cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Familiarity with security frameworks
• Exposure to XDR, vulnerability scanning or CNAPP tools
• Strong documentation and attention to detail
• Collaborative with clear communication
• Demonstrated cybersecurity interest through projects or self-study
• Interest in using AI tools to enhance workflows
• Security+ / SSCP / CISSP is a bonus as is pursuing one

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review security activity across the business and flag issues early
• Support investigations and response activities with the CISO and Information Security team
• Contribute ideas to improve EROAD's security posture
• Help assess and strengthen cloud environments, endpoints and infrastructure
• Use automation and AI tools to streamline monitoring and reporting
• Maintain clear documentation of findings, actions and improvements

Skills

Python automation

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Windows & Linux

Security frameworks

XDR / vulnerability scanning / CNAPP

Documentation & reporting

Collaboration & communication

Cybersecurity projects/self-study

AI tooling for security workflows

Tools

CNAPP

XDR

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

A career with EROAD offers the unique opportunity to work in a fast-growing organisation that is at the forefront of intelligent transport solutions - enhancing road safety, improving productivity, and reducing environmental impact. EROAD’s mission is to deliver intelligence you can trust, for a better world tomorrow. As a Security Analyst, you will play a key role in helping safeguard EROAD’s data, systems, and services. Working as part of our Information Security team, you will support day‑to‑day security operations while contributing to the continuous improvement of our security posture—protecting both our business and our customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You'll help protect EROAD's data, systems and services while building your career in security.

• Monitor and review security activity across the business and flag issues early
• Support investigations and response activity alongside the CISO and wider Information Security team
• Contribute ideas and effort to the continuous improvement of EROAD's security posture
• Help assess and strengthen cloud environments, endpoints and infrastructure
• Use automation and AI tools to streamline monitoring, reporting and other recurring security tasks
• Maintain clear documentation of findings, actions and improvements

WHAT YOU NEED

We're looking for someone early in their security career with real substance behind the interest.

• Hands-on experience in a security analyst or similar technical security role
• Technical experience with Python for automation
• Some understanding of how Windows and Linux systems work
• Experience with at least one public cloud platform such as AWS, Azure or GCP
• Familiarity with security frameworks
• Practical exposure to security tools such as XDR, vulnerability scanning or CNAPP
• Sharp attention to detail and the discipline to document your work clearly
• A collaborative style and the ability to communicate clearly with others
• A genuine, demonstrable interest in cybersecurity shown through projects, self-study or community involvement, not just formal study
• Confidence using AI tools proactively, such as building agents or using AI assistants to improve your own workflows
• A security certification such as Security+, SSCP or CISSP is a bonus, as is actively working towards one.

WHY JOIN

This is a genuine opportunity to grow a security career inside a high-growth, listed technology company with global reach. Learn directly from and be mentored by the CISO as part of a small, focused Information Security team. Build your skills across cloud security, automation and modern AI-enabled tooling as the function grows. Join a multicultural, collaborative organisation that invests in continuous learning. Access EAP support and ongoing investment in your development. Be part of a company making a real, tangible difference for customers across multiple countries. EROAD provide in-vehicle technology solutions to fleets in New Zealand, Australia and North America to help them operate more safely and efficiently – making our roads safer and more sustainable for everyone.