Cyber Security Operations Centre Team Lead

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role

This exciting opportunity will have you:

  • Responsible for monitoring and response capabilities within designated areas of the Defence Information Platform.
  • Leading a team with different tooling to conduct incident response from investigation to remediation.
  • Build your team's ability to quickly identify, analyse, triage, investigate and respond to cyber incidents, where necessary following forensic management processes.
  • Ensuring incidents are resolved and documented in a timely manner.
  • Developing the team's understanding of NZDF's networks.
  • Take ownership of problem solving tasks.
  • Leading a team analysing controls to detect and prevent security incidents.
  • Developing, maintaining and improving the teams technical understanding.
  • Shape the team culture.
There is an on-call component to this role so you must be available 24/7.
On-call allowance and phone will be provided.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of cyber risks, the current threat landscape and common attacks used.
  • Technical knowledge of enterprise detection, respond technologies and processes.
  • Knowledge of network protocols and operating systems.
  • Sound knowledge of use of different security technologies.
  • A high level of investigation and research skills.
  • Initiative, agility & flexibility.
  • Knowledge of NZ Government requirements including NZISM, PSR and GCIO requirements.
Mō mātou | About Us

We support more than 14,000 personnel on seven continents, often in geographically remote or hostile environments, using a range of satellite and terrestrial systems.

Our core purpose is to provide specialist ICT support to mission and intelligence, as well as providing support to essential corporate functions such as Logistics, Human Resources and Finance.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

  • Great benefits for you and your family.
  • Full time ongoing work.
  • Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
  • Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year.
  • Flexible working environment and positive culture.
  • Opportunities for career development and training.
  • Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

  • Applicants will be required to undergo a preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Sunday 3 September 2023.

Please note:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for.

The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance

  • You must have been an NZ Citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively, you must hold NZ Permanent Residence or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for 10 years.


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