Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Westpac New Zealand; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks standard holiday

Wellbeing leave

Purchased leave options up to 4 weeks/

Banking benefits and superannuation

Growth and internal mobility

Recognition program

School holiday subsidy

Volunteer days

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join the Privileged Access Management team. The role focuses on assessments, PAM platform maintenance, and security feature enhancements to protect critical assets.

The engineer will lead incident response, document resolutions, and collaborate with vendors to implement security solutions while driving continuous improvements in PAM capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a seasoned Enterprise PAM Engineer/Architect.
• Experience bridging Architecture & Engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of ITDR.
• Experience with automation / interrogation tools & workflows.
• Thorough understanding of information security best practices (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Lead PAM platform uplift and security feature enhancement.
• Perform incident response and document resolutions.
• Identify current and emerging technology issues including trends.
• Liaise with vendors to implement security solutions.
• Understand complex issues in fast-paced environment.

Skills

PAM Expertise

IAM Integration

Incident Response

Automation Tools

Security Standards

Tools

PAM Software

Threat Intelligence Tools

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

• 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!

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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 neurodivergent, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Applications close:

24 October 2026