Senior Security Engineer

Beca Group Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development training

Shareholding opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Learning from industry specialists

Wellbeing leave

Job summary

Beca is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to protect information assets and technology platforms while guiding our digital transformation. In the Technology team, you will work with architects, engineers and platform owners to embed security across cloud environments, applications and data platforms.

You will contribute to security reviews, threat modelling, incident response, and the development of standards and controls, using Microsoft security technologies, and staying ahead of evolving

Qualifications

• Significant experience in security engineering, cybersecurity, cloud security or infrastructure security in medium to large environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF and related standards.
• Experience with threat modelling, risk assessments and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to security architecture reviews and threat modelling.
• Lead security assurance activities and incident response.
• Develop security standards, patterns and controls for enterprise use.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security into delivery and operations.
• Provide guidance on security across cloud environments, applications and data platforms.

Skills

Security engineering

Cybersecurity

Cloud security

Threat modelling

Risk assessments

Security reviews

Incident response

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft security technologies

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in helping protect Beca's information assets and technology platforms while supporting our ongoing digital transformation journey. Working within our Technology team, you'll partner closely with architects, engineers and platform owners to embed security best practice across enterprise systems, cloud environments, applications, data platforms and emerging AI-enabled technologies. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll provide specialist guidance, influence security outcomes, and help teams make informed decisions that balance risk, security and business needs. You'll contribute to security architecture reviews, threat modelling, security assurance activities, incident response, and the development of security standards, patterns and controls that can be consistently applied across the organisation. Working in a predominantly Microsoft technology environment, you'll have the opportunity to shape security practices across a large and complex organisation while staying at the front of evolving technologies, cyber threats and security frameworks. Depending on your background, you may also contribute to strengthening Beca's emerging AI security and governance capabilities as we continue to modernise and innovate.

Mōu ake | About you

You’ll be an experienced security professional who combines strong technical capability with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence positive security outcomes across a diverse organisation. You enjoy solving complex problems, can quickly adapt to evolving technologies, and are confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Significant experience in security engineering, cybersecurity, cloud security or infrastructure security within medium to large-scale environments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies and modern security practices across cloud, applications, platforms and infrastructure.
• Experience conducting threat modelling, risk assessments, security reviews and implementing effective security controls.
• Knowledge of recognised security and governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework and related industry standards.
• Experience supporting incident response, investigations, remediation activities and continuous security improvements.
• The ability to partner with engineering and technology teams to embed security into delivery processes and operational environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain security concepts clearly, influence decisions and build credibility with stakeholders.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with a passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies.

If you’re excited by the challenge of helping shape the security posture of a large, complex organisation while working with modern technologies and a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Ko tā mātou hei hoatu | What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Build your skills through our extensive Professional development training programs
• Shareholding opportunities
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments
• Opportunities to learn from our industry specialists and technical gurus across the Asia-Pacific
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Enhanced parental leave with up to 22 weeks full paid leave after the birth or placement of your child, inclusive of all genders
• Discounted insurances including health, life, and income protection

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Ready to make everyday better?

Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca.

The Talent Acquisition Team Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality. For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes. What makes us different? At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients. When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.