Technical Threat Analyst

New Zealand Government; Wellington; In loco; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Kiwisaver contributions

Generous leave

Childcare allowance

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Descrizione del lavoro

New Zealand Government's National Cyber Security Centre seeks a Technical Threat Analyst to join a tight-knit team defending New Zealand from serious cyber threats. You will analyse multiple information sources, produce risk-based assessments and work with a diverse set of public and private sector partners, including international agencies, to uncover threats and guide mitigation.

Essential qualifications include a tertiary qualification in computer security or equivalent experience, plus

Competenze

• Minimum tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in computer security or intelligence analysis.
• Strong understanding of the threat environment and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Mansioni

• Analyse multiple information sources to identify technical threats.
• Produce risk-based analytical assessments for NZ security and intelligence environments.
• Collaborate with public and private sector partners and international agencies.
• Communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Conoscenze

Tertiary qualification in computer\u00

Threat intelligence understanding

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset and problem solving

Teamwork and independence

Formazione

Tertiary qualification in computer security or intelligence analysis

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you……want to help in the fight against advanced security threats?…have an interest or expertise in technical security or intelligence analysis?…have an enquiring mind and enjoy solving complex analytical challenges?If so, then you could make a real difference to the security and wellbeing of New Zealand.The RoleThe Technical Counter-Surveillance Unit (TCU), operating within the National Cyber Security Centre defends New Zealand from the most serious and complicated malicious cyber activity. Our foreign adversaries are often well-resourced, highly-skilled and good at concealment. As such, we need to be constantly aware of who the real adversary might be, what their objectives and targets are, and how best to uncover their trail and defeat them.The role is point of contact with other international technical security agencies and will provide you with a unique opportunity to broaden your existing skillset, and to develop your experience through an established career path.Who We Are Looking ForWe are seeking a talented Technical Threat Analyst to work as part of a tight-knit team of security professionals within the National Cyber Security Centre. Whether you are early in your career, or an industry expert, we want to hear from you.Working in a talented team of security professionals, you will be analysing multiple sources of information and intelligence about technical intrusions and working with a diverse customer set across both the public and private sectors. Your work will support the Technical Counter-Surveillance Unit by producing analytical risk-based assessments of technical threats to New Zealand’s security and intelligence environments.What You’ll BringTo be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic and self-motivated and have:a tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in computer security or intelligence analysisa strong understanding of the threat environmentthe ability to analyse and summarise dataexcellent communication skillssound judgement and problem solving abilitiesan ability to work both independently and in a teaman enquiring mind and an eye for detaila desire to learn.Why Work For UsAlongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:Medical insurance and vision care packagesEnhanced employer contributions to your KiwisaverGenerous leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leaveChildcare allowance for your pre-schoolersOpportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence communityGreat work-life balance.Before you applyWorking within our unique environment means we must ensure you’re eligible for employment. You must:Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 yearsORHold a current NZ Residency Class visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 yearsBe eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) clearanceOrdinarily this means you will have a 15-year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checksStill unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-toolThe NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out some of our Security FAQs here The security clearance process | Beyond Ordinary CareersYou can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service