Security Architect

Consult Recruitment; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Challenging project for a financial-PI

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Consult Recruitment in Wellington seeks an experienced security architect to design robust controls and guide secure solution delivery across cloud and on-premise environments.

You will review architectures, conduct threat modeling and risk assessments, validate testing outcomes, and advise stakeholders on security impacts of technology decisions, with a focus on APRA CPS 234 compliance and Zero Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise security architectures and controls for cloud and legacy environments.

Responsibilities

• Review solution architectures to prescribe robust security controls and mitigations.
• Conduct risk assessments aligned to APRA CPS 234 enterprise standards.
• Validate penetration testing outcomes to drive structured remediation plans.
• Develop security architecture patterns integrating cloud and Zero Trust principles.
• Advise business stakeholders on security impacts of key technology decisions.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Risk assessment

Zero Trust

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms

CISSP

APRA CPS 234

Education

APRA CPS 234

SABSA

CISSP

CISA

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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Consult Recruitment - Wellington, North Island

In this contract opportunity, you will design robust security controls, conduct threat assessments, and guide secure solution delivery across cloud and legacy environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Review solution architectures to prescribe robust security controls and mitigations.
• Conduct risk assessments aligned to APRA CPS 234 enterprise standards.
• Validate penetration testing outcomes to drive structured security remediation plans.
• Develop security architecture patterns integrating cloud and Zero Trust principles.
• Advise business stakeholders on security impacts of key technology decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review solution architectures to prescribe robust security controls and mitigations.
• Conduct risk assessments aligned to APRA CPS 234 enterprise standards.
• Validate penetration testing outcomes to drive structured security remediation plans.
• Develop security architecture patterns integrating cloud and Zero Trust principles.
• Advise business stakeholders on security impacts of key technology decisions.

So Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?

• Expertise in enterprise security architecture within cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven capability conducting threat modeling, risk assessments, and control design.
• Deep understanding of regulatory standards including APRA CPS 234 and Zero Trust.
• Relevant security certifications such as SABSA, CISSP, CISA, or cloud credentials.
• Exceptional stakeholder skills to present assessment outcomes across technical governance forums.

Benefits

• Modern hybrid flexibility with structured Work from home options.
• High-impact position shaping security posture for a top financial institution.
• Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and technical delivery excellence.

Can be based in Auckland or Wellington.