Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

Datacom; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

social events

chill-out spaces

remote working

flexi-hours

professional development courses

Job summary

Datacom is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to lead high-impact engagements for New Zealand's key organisations from Wellington. You will translate complex security challenges into clear, actionable outcomes and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

You will shape security postures across governance, risk, and technical domains, delivering practical roadmaps and measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience across governance, risk, technology and operations in cybersecurity.
• Proven consulting track record delivering independently and earning client trust.
• Strong knowledge of international frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001 family, PCI-DSS, SOC2).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end consulting engagements with on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop and present security strategies and roadmaps aligned with business risk.
• Design and implement governance frameworks fit for purpose.
• Conduct cybersecurity audits and assessments across domains.
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge to build capability.

Skills

Governance & risk

Consulting experience

Security frameworks knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Client engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary or professional qualifications

ISO 27001 Lead Implementor/Auditor; CISM; CRISC

Job description

About the Role

Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional who thrives on turning complex security challenges into clear, actionable outcomes? We're looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join our team and lead high-impact engagements for some of New Zealand's most important organisations.

Description

Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional who thrives on turning complex security challenges into clear, actionable outcomes? We're looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join our team and lead high-impact engagements for some of New Zealand's most important organisations. This is a role for someone who can operate independently, earn trust quickly, and bring both strategic thinking and deep technical credibility to every client conversation. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of customers - shaping their cybersecurity posture, aligning security outcomes to business strategy, and leaving organisations genuinely more resilient.

What You Will Do

• Lead consulting engagementsend-to-end, delivering high-quality outcomes on time and on budget
• Develop and present cybersecurity strategies and roadmapstailored to each organisation's risk appetite and maturity
• Design and implement governance frameworksthat are practical, sustainable and fit for purpose
• Conduct cybersecurity audits and assessmentsacross a wide range of domains and industries
• Manage organisational and system-level risk, helping clients understand and prioritise what matters most
• Build and test security programmes, including system assurance, third-party/vendor assurance, incident management and security awareness
• Develop policies and compliance programmesthat stick in the real world
• Engage confidentlywith senior leaders, technical specialists and everyone in between in workshops, writing and one-on-one
• Mentor and supportthe growth of colleagues through knowledge sharing and hands-on guidance

What You Will Bring

• Extensive cybersecurity experience that spans the full breadth of the discipline, from governance and risk through to technology and operations
• Demonstrated consulting experience, with a reputation for delivering independently, managing competing priorities and earning client trust from day one
• Deep, working knowledge of leading international frameworks includingNIST CSFv2, NIST SP800-53, ISO 27001/27002/27005, IEC 62443, PCI-DSS, SOC2 Type I/IIandASD Essential 8
• Strong familiarity with New Zealand and Australian local guidance, includingNZ PSR, NCSC Minimum Cyber Security Standards, HISO 10029/HISF, NZ ISM, AU ISMand theNZ Privacy Act 2020
• Hands-onPCI-DSSexperience including scoping, SAQ selection and issuer/processor/acquirer relationship management
• The ability to clearly articulate how controls relate to threats, vulnerabilities and business risk

Skills

• A natural communicator. Equally comfortable in a boardroom, a technical deep-dive or a facilitated workshop
• Sharp analytical skills for information gathering, evidence collection and system analysis
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects with strong self-management and professionalism
• Able to define solutions that areeffective, feasible and sustainable— regardless of an organisation's size or maturity
• A genuine understanding of the intersection betweencybersecurity and privacy
• Curious and current. Keep up with emerging threats and developments and know what they mean for NZ organisations

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary or professional qualifications or relevant experience
• Desirable certifications:ISO 27001 Lead Implementor/Auditor, CISM, CRISC

Culture and Benefits

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as:

• social events
• chill-out spaces
• remote working
• flexi-hours
• professional development courses

You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.