Senior Cyber Security Analyst

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join the Cyber Detect & Respond team in Auckland. You will lead investigations, drive improvements to detection and response, and mentor fellow analysts while shaping how we detect and respond to evolving threats.

As a senior member, you will coordinate incident response, guide capability growth, and collaborate with Cyber, Engineering, and Technology teams to strengthen security controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security, security operations, incident response or related field.
• Strong knowledge across cyber security, networking, cloud, and modern tech environments.
• Experience leading security investigations and incident response activities.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies like SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and responses to complex cyber security incidents.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to analysts.
• Monitor, analyze, and triage security events to identify threats.
• Drive improvements to detection use cases, alert tuning, and response processes.
• Collaborate with Cyber, Engineering, and Technology teams to strengthen controls.
• Contribute to threat hunting and automation initiatives.

Skills

Cyber security

Security operations

Incident response

Threat detection

Mentorship

Communication

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

At Westpac, cyber security is about more than protecting systems. It's about helping safeguard the trust our customers place in us every day.

We're looking for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our Cyber Detect & Respond team. This is an opportunity for an experienced cyber professional who enjoys solving complex problems, responding to emerging threats, and helping others grow along the way.

As a senior member of the team, you'll play a key role in strengthening Westpac's cyber resilience. You'll lead incident response activities, drive improvements across our security monitoring and detection capabilities, and provide coaching and mentorship to fellow analysts. Working alongside talented cyber and technology professionals, you'll help shape how we detect, respond to, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

Whether you're coming from security operations, engineering, threat detection, incident response, or another cyber discipline, we'd love to hear how your experience could help us continue building a safer future for our customers and communities.

In this role, you'll:

• Lead the investigation and response to complex cyber security incidents, helping contain, eradicate, and recover from threats.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to analysts, sharing knowledge and supporting capability growth across the team.
• Monitor, analyse, and triage security events to identify and respond to potential threats.
• Drive improvements to detection use cases, alert tuning, and response processes to continuously enhance our security operations capability.
• Collaborate with Cyber, Engineering, and Technology teams to strengthen security controls and improve response readiness.
• Contribute to threat hunting, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Support the development of a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
• Participate in a shared on-call roster, helping provide incident response support when required.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

We're interested in your potential as much as your experience. If you meet most of the below, we'd encourage you to apply.

• Experience working in cyber security, security operations, incident response, security engineering, penetration testing, or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge across cyber security, networking, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and modern technology environments.
• Experience leading or owning security investigations and incident response activities.
• A naturally curious and investigative mindset with the ability to identify patterns, think critically, and solve complex problems.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, or similar cyber security platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of audiences.
• A collaborative approach and passion for supporting, coaching, and developing others.
• Industry certifications such as GIAC, CompTIA, CISSP, or similar are advantageous but not essential.

Why Westpac?

At Westpac, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to bring their whole selves to work. We know that diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds make us stronger and help us deliver better outcomes for our customers and communities.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Together, we're creating a better future for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation At Westpac, we're working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we've been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we're lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant 'W' on our building doesn't just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We're a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We're recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they'll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.