Senior Systems Engineer - Security

Medical Assurance Society NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life insurance

Income Protection Insurance

6% KiwiSaver

Job summary

Medical Assurance Society NZ is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Security to join our IT Operations team on a 12-month fixed term basis. The role supports secure operation of our infrastructure, cloud platforms, networks and end-user services, working with internal teams, vendors, and security partners.

Based in Wellington or Auckland, it offers varied responsibilities and growth in a security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong infrastructure administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, vulnerability management, monitoring and endpoint security.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Entra ID, Defender, Intune or Sentinel.
• Networking experience, ideally in Cisco environments.
• Exposure to incident response, risk reduction and security improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and industry certifications across Microsoft, cloud, networking or cyber security disciplines will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the secure operation of infrastructure, cloud services and business-critical systems.
• Managing server, network and cloud environments, including patching, upgrades and secure configuration.
• Investigating and resolving complex incidents and operational issues.
• Supporting vulnerability management, security monitoring and endpoint protection activities.
• Contributing to disaster recovery, business continuity and operational resilience initiatives.
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders while supporting continuous improvement across IT Operations.

Skills

Windows administration

Azure

Microsoft 365

Network troubleshooting

Incident response

Security best practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/related field

Tools

Entra ID

Defender

Intune

Sentinel

Cisco networking

Job description

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Medical Assurance Society NZ – Wellington Central, North Island

Are you a hands-on infrastructure and security professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems while helping maintain secure and resilient technology environments?

We're looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, Security to join our IT Operations team on a 12-month fixed term basis. In this role, you'll help support and enhance the secure operation of our infrastructure, cloud platforms, networks and end-user technology services while working closely with internal teams, vendors and security partners. This role can be based in either our Wellington or Auckland Offices.

About the role

This is a varied role that combines systems engineering, operational support and security best practice. You'll play a key part in maintaining and improving our technology environment, supporting the delivery of technology initiatives and helping strengthen MAS's security posture.

Key areas of responsibilities include:

• Supporting the secure operation of infrastructure, cloud services and business-critical systems.
• Managing server, network and cloud environments, including patching, upgrades and secure configuration.
• Investigating and resolving complex incidents and operational issues.
• Supporting vulnerability management, security monitoring and endpoint protection activities.
• Contributing to disaster recovery, business continuity and operational resilience initiatives.
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders while supporting continuous improvement across IT Operations.

About you

You'll bring a strong systems engineering background along with experience working in modern Microsoft and cloud environments.

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

• Experience supporting Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong infrastructure administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, vulnerability management, monitoring and endpoint security.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Entra ID, Defender, Intune or Sentinel.
• Networking experience, ideally in Cisco environments.
• Exposure to incident response, risk reduction and security improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and industry certifications across Microsoft, cloud, networking or cyber security disciplines will be highly regarded.

About MAS

We'rea NewZealandownedinsurance and investment company with a difference. As a mutual,we'reowned by ourMembersand make meaningful contributions to our community through our charitable foundation.

At MAS,you'lljoin a team that's:

• Motivated to make a difference
• Focused on deliveringhighqualityoutcomes for ourMembers
• Guided by our values: Make a difference,Init together andOwnit, do it
• Supportive,inclusiveand committed to helping each other succeed

Looked after with a range of benefits includingHealth and Life insurance, Income Protection Insuranceand 6% KiwiSaver.

• Health and Life insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• 6% KiwiSaver