Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Westpac New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks standard holiday

5 wellbeing days

Purchased leave up to 4 weeks

Banking benefits & superannuation

Growth and internal mobility

Recognition program

School holiday subsidy

2 volunteer days

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for Privileged Access Management. You will work with the Identity & Access Management team to assess, maintain, and enhance the PAM platform, ensure robust security controls, and lead incident response.

You will guide the team in resolving complex issues and advancing PAM capabilities across the organization. Role requires hands-on expertise with PAM software/hardware, security best practices, and collaboration across architecture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior Enterprise PAM engineer/architect.
• Experience bridging architecture and engineering.
• In‑depth knowledge of ITDR (Identity & Access Management).
• Experience with automation tools and workflows for security operations.
• Strong understanding of information security best practices (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Work with Cyber Security Identity & Access Management to assess, identify vulnerabilities, maintain and support PAM platform.
• Lead incident response and document resolution of technical faults related to PAM.
• Enhance and configure PAM platform security features and capabilities.
• Drive continuous uplift of the PAM platform to meet evolving security needs.
• Liaise with vendors to implement security solutions.

Skills

Enterprise PAM engineering

Architecture & Engineering bridging

ITDR knowledge

Automation tools & workflows

Security best practices (NIST CIS ISO

Job description

• Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of market leading employee benefits
• Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
• Develop your career with Westpac!

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

The purpose of the Senior Cyber Security Engineer - PAM (Privileged Access Management) role is to work alongside Westpac’s Cyber Security Identity & Access Management Team to complete assessments, identify network vulnerabilities, maintain and support existing privileged access management platform, configure and enhance its existing security features.

Senior Engineers lead the team in performing incident response, documentation and resolution of technical faults related to our Privilege Access Management Platform.

Senior Cyber Security Engineers working within the Cyber Security – Privileged Access Management Squad will be proficient in:

• Understanding complex technical issues and managing them within a fast-paced business environment.
• In Depth understanding and experience maintaining PAM software and hardware.
• Lead the identification of current and emerging technology issues including security trends, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Pushing the status quo of our PAM platform to ensure it’s continuous uplift.
• Conducting proactive research to analyse security weaknesses and recommend appropriate strategies.
• Liaising with vendors to implement security solutions.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Proven experience as a seasoned Enterprise Grade Senior PAM Engineer/Architect
• Experience bridging the gap between Architecture & Engineering
• In depth knowledge of ITDR
• Experience with automation / interrogation tools & workflows
• Thorough understanding of information security best practice (e.g. NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

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!

Applications Close

24 October 2026