Do you have a passion for cyber-security? Come make your mark in this new role and to help protect us, our environment and our systems.
The Role
Our Technology Operations team are looking for a Security Analyst to implement and manage security elements such as access control, firewalls, antivirus and intrusion detection systems etc. Reporting to the Security and Infrastructure Team Leader, this role will assist with daily security operations, design and monitor the security of our environment all the while maintaining our systems reliability, performance and availability. As this is a new role, additional responsibilities will be added as you gradually develop into the role and make it your own. In any one day you will:
Conduct security risk assessments of network security devices?and lead incident responses.
Develop business continuity scenarios for security specific incidents
Provide Incident response escalation, analysis and support.
Deliver reporting for operational security metrics
Assist with delivering security awareness training and development training needed to grow Cyber Security skills and awareness in line with the organisation needs.
Identifying cyber-security related risks to the organization across people, process, and technology.
Identify new and emerging hardware and software security technologies sand products, assess their relevance and potential value to the organisation as required.
The skills and personal attributes we look for are:
To be successful in this role, you need to be passionate about cyber-security, have a desire to grow the council’s maturity in this ever evolving and shifting threat landscape. You will take a logical approach to problem solving and be a conceptual thinker. You will excel at bringing others on the journey with you and you can craft your interactions to audiences of varying technical ability. You will also have:
A bachelor’s degree or relevant information Technology related qualification is essential.
3 to 7 years of experience in intermediate-level security roles or related roles such as network or systems administrator.
CISSP or CEH or CCSP or Network security certifications.
Understanding of Information Security Standards such as: NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NZISM, PSR and ISO27001.
Experience with MS Azure or AWS, with a focus on Identity & Access, cloud applications, and monitoring and alerts would be an advantage.
Sound understanding of the digital landscape, security technologies and modern policies and practices around cyber security.
An innovative mindset to take ownership, be outcome focused, and have a great attitude.
About usThe Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people’s use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.
You’ll be joining the Security and Infrastructure team. We are a team that works hard to ensure minimal disruption to everyday IT operations, managing core networks and keeping our IT infrastructure secure through digital security. We are a passionate bunch of individuals who look forward to having a new team member to keep us ahead of the curve in cyber security.
The Benefits
The opportunity to make a direct difference to peoples’ daily lives
A supportive team and organisational culture.
Varied work across the Bay of Plenty Region.
Wellbeing initiatives.
The recruitment salary range for this position will be approximately$84,261.35 to$99,131.00and will be determined depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
How to Apply
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NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver’s licence.
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 10 February 2021 and will only be accepted online.
