Senior Security Engineer

Securecom; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Securecom in Auckland is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our expanding cyber security team. You will lead security operations, drive incident response, and help customers strengthen their resilience in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor junior staff, configure and optimise security technologies, and play a key role in security governance, pre-sales support, and customer engagements across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Cyber Security or a related field.
• Strong expertise across the Microsoft Security ecosystem (Sentinel and Defender).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, threat detection and incident response.
• Excellent communication and a customer-first mindset.
• Experience with scripting (KQL, PowerShell, Python).
• Microsoft Security certifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and investigating security alerts across customer and internal environments.
• Leading incident response activities and driving effective threat containment and remediation.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to customers during security events and operational reviews.
• Deploying, configuring, and optimising leading security technologies.
• Onboarding customers to managed security services.
• Supporting audits, governance activities, and security improvement initiatives.
• Providing technical expertise for customer engagements, proposals, and pre-sales opportunities.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

SIEM

Incident response

KQL

PowerShell

Python

Communications

Microsoft security certifications

Tools

Netskope

Mimecast

Qualys

Tenable

Job description

At Securecom, we're passionate about helping organisations stay ahead of an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. As our Cyber Security business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our team and play a key role in protecting both our customers and our own environments.

Senior Security Engineer

Auckland | Full-time

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior cybersecurity professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex security challenges, and is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for customers.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of security operations, leading incident response, investigating threats, deploying cutting-edge security technologies, and helping customers strengthen their cyber resilience. You'll also mentor team members, influence best practice, and contribute to the continued growth of our Cyber Security capability.

What you'll be doing

• Monitoring and investigating security alerts across customer and internal environments
• Leading incident response activities and driving effective threat containment and remediation
• Acting as a trusted advisor to customers during security events and operational reviews
• Deploying, configuring, and optimising leading security technologies
• Onboarding customers to managed security services
• Supporting audits, governance activities, and security improvement initiatives
• Providing technical expertise for customer engagements, proposals, and pre-sales opportunities
• Mentoring and developing junior team members

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years' experience in Cyber Security or a related field
• Strong expertise across the Microsoft Security ecosystem, particularly Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, threat detection, and incident response
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• Experience with KQL, PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting technologies
• Relevant Microsoft Security certifications highly regarded

Experience with technologies such as Netskope, Mimecast, Qualys, or Tenable would be advantageous.

Why Securecom?

At Securecom, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a highly skilled, collaborative team that values innovation, continuous learning, and delivering real outcomes for customers. We invest in our people, support professional development, and provide opportunities to work with leading security technologies while making a genuine impact.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas will be heard, and your contribution will help protect organisations across New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you.