Senior Cybersecurity Consultant - Application Security (Appsec)

Datacom

New Zealand

Remote

NZD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Datacom, NZ's leading cybersecurity and connectivity services company, is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant - Application Security (AppSec) to join a dedicated team delivering top-tier guidance to customers and building secure applications.

You will lead delivery, develop services, and mentor others, with flexibility to work remote from anywhere in NZ and preference for an office location. We value passion, ambition, and deep AppSec expertise with strong learning and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in application security and cybersecurity technologies.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Proven ability to drive service delivery and outcomes.
Experience with DevSecOps and OWASP practices.
Excellent communication with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor AppSec team across projects.
Develop and promote Datacom's AppSec offerings.
Collaborate with internal teams and customers.
Drive secure software delivery and risk reduction.
Stay updated on emerging security trends.

Skills

Application Security

DevSecOps

OWASP

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Cybersecurity expertise

Customer collaboration

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant - Application Security (AppSec)

Company : Datacom Job Type : Full Time Remote / Work from Home

Job Description - Senior Cybersecurity Consultant - Application Security (AppSec)

Description

About Us

At Datacom, we combine technology,expertise, and talented people to helporganisationsthrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whetherwe'resupporting governments, enterpriseorganisations, or growing businesses,we'recommitted to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

About the Role

Using your cybersecurity expertise, you will join NZ’s largest cybersecurity and connectivity services company as part of a dedicated team, proud of delivering top of the range advice and guidance to our customers. Our culture is built on people who love coming to work to solve problems, and we embrace those who lean into a problem rather than lean away. As a Senior AppSec Cybersecurity Consultant in the Datacom business, your role will encompass responsibility for performance, productivity, development, and sustainability of our people. You will be accountable for providing services and solutions in all areas of Cybersecurity and Connectivity Services, with focus in particular on our Application Security division.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the outcome advocate and has a passion for helping an organisation build secure applications as part of our Cybersecurity and Connectivity Services Team. We’re looking for passion, ambition, and a depth and breadth of Application security knowledge as well as the adaptability to ever changing market demands. The role is open anywhere in New Zealand, with a preference for where there is a Datacom office.

What You Will do

You’ll be a key player in the business through the promotion of innovation, service, and delivery enhancement and with a focus on future sustainability
You’ll engage collaboratively with your internal teams, the wider business and our customers
You’ll foster vendor relationships that support our Cybersecurity Technical service offerings delivered from both the Consulting and Operational teams and promote a culture of excellence
You will help drive the planning, development, and implementation of Datacom’s Application Security offerings and services
You will be passionate about Application Cybersecurity and emerging technology, business transformation, and solving customer challenges.

What You Will Bring

You’ll have knowledge to a high degree of Cybersecurity technologies and ability to converse with a diverse range of customers.
You will be a team player with experience leading and developing a team of professionals, either directly or indirectly
You’ll have experience in an organisation driven by service, delivery, and outcomes
You’ll have Technically focused Cybersecurity professional qualifications
You’ll have practical working knowledge of DevSecOps, best practices in Application Security (such as OWASP) in order to walk the talk with our customers and lead the Appsec team
You’ll have strong interest in all things application security. In your past you may have been a penetration tester, a developer or a security consultant and looking for your next step in your Application security career.
Ideally you would have at least 7+ years’ experience in cyber security of which 5+ years working with Application security.
You may have presented at conferences or have achieved some relevant certifications to demonstrate your expertise

Culture and Benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.

We're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here