Technical Security Consultant

Consult Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Auckland is seeking a Technical Security Consultant to enhance their security posture. The role requires expertise in Microsoft security technologies and involves improving incident detection and response capabilities. Candidates should have proven experience as a Security Consultant with relevant certifications. This is a contract position running through to July.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Consultant in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to improve security incident detection.
• Drive enhancements in security monitoring.
• Analyse logs and incidents to mitigate risks.
• Deliver documentation aligned with security policies.

Skills

Microsoft security technologies

Azure platforms

Stakeholder engagement

Incident response best practices

Security frameworks

Education

Relevant industry certifications

Job description

Technical Security Consultant

October 1, 2025

Our client is a prominent player in the financial services sector, well-known for innovation, customer-centricity, and digital transformation. With a strong focus on compliance and resilience, they foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture based in Auckland’s CBD.

About the Role

This contract opportunity, running through to July, plays a critical role in enhancing the organisation’s security posture. You’ll leverage your Microsoft tech stack expertise and certifications to deliver cutting-edge security solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to improve security incident detection and response capabilities
• Drive security monitoring enhancements aligned with compliance and threat landscape changes
• Analyse and interpret logs, alerts, and incidents to mitigate risks effectively
• Deliver documentation and reporting aligned with security policies and governance

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Security Consultant in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies and Azure platforms
• Relevant industry certifications preferred
• Solid understanding of security frameworks and incident response best practices
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver under pressure within tight timeframes
• Contract experience in financial services environments is a strong advantage

If you're ready to bring your security expertise to a forward-thinking environment, apply now and make your mark in this high-impact role.

Natalie Parr

• Contract through to June (with chance of extensions)
• Microsoft tech stack expertise
• deliver cutting-edge security solutions in a fast-paced environment

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