Senior Cybersecurity Operations Specialist

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities seeks a Technical Cybersecurity Specialist to lead and support security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and assurance activities. This permanent Wellington-based role collaborates with internal teams and external providers to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.

You'll drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes, tools and reporting while building strong relationships across the organisation to

Qualifications

• At least six years of experience in cybersecurity, information security or related roles.
• Experience managing security operations activities including monitoring, vulnerability management, tooling and incident response.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISM, CRISC, SSCP or CISSP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cybersecurity operational activities including security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response and security assurance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes, tools, reporting and organisational cyber awareness.
• Monitor and respond to cyber threats, manage security operations and maintain core security controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams, project teams, external providers and government agencies to enhance security posture.

Skills

Security operations management

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Security certifications (Security+, CISM, CRISC, SSCP, CISSP)

Tools

SIEM

Job description

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities seeks a Technical Cybersecurity Specialist to lead and support security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and assurance activities. This permanent Wellington-based role collaborates with internal teams and external providers to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.

You'll drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes, tools and reporting while building strong relationships across the organisation to