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Senior Cyber Security Operations Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

**Discover a career with purpose at MBIE**
- **Join MBIE and help protect us for the good of all New Zealanders**:

- **Wellington based permanent opportunity with a salary range of 132K to 160k + Kiwisaver and wellness benefits - We have professional development opportunities for your growth too**:

- **This rare opportunity will see you working alongside our Cyber Security Advisory and Security Operations team**:

- **Join our high-growth team wherein your contributions will make a real difference in a critical area for the organisation.**

**Tenei turanga - About the Role**:
Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security Operations these two permanent positions are senior roles with the purpose of monitoring and facilitating cyber security risk controls delivery across MBIE.

They are also responsible for the development, improvement, and monitoring the performance of security processes. They are to provide process and technical leadership to the Cyber Security Operations Advisor.

The Senior Cyber Security Operations Advisor ensures that MBIE ICT effectively manages and provides support on security activities that ICT has not outsourced. They also provide capacity to deal with the inevitable 'extras' that come up irrespective of the multi-source outsourced model in place at MBIE.

They are also responsible for overseeing vulnerability assessments and System Security Plans to support system certifications and to validate supplier performance in delivery of security controls.
- Provide Security SME advice to cyber security architects on modifications to existing security services; or ad-hoc advice on BAU security activities
- Be able to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them
- Can assimilate new information or areas of work and come to an understanding of unfamiliar and complex issues
- Have the ability to make the connections between various aspects of the organisation and implications for their business unit

**Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required**

Senior Cyber Security Operations Advisor will have:

- **In-depth knowledge of all things cyber and have 4-5 years' experience in cyber security(ideally)**:

- **Strong knowledge and experience of cyber security practices in a hybrid environment of on-premises, SaaS, and cloud services, preferably in an operation and/or incident management role.**:

- **Sound knowledge and understanding of NZISM and CIS Controls framework**:

- **Possess Good knowledge of and experience in the use of Zscaler and or RedShield ( One of these Systems)**:

- **Strong experience with creating analytical queries, playbooks and automation rules.**:

- **Experience with both technical and operational support areas covering a broad range of security technologies, such as SIEM, firewalls, networking, system administration and scripting.**:

- **Developed analytical and conceptual thinking ability as well as being able to tailor their communication style and approach to suit the target audience**
- **Proven ability to develop trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels**
- **A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience**
- **Security practitioner certification, or equivalent, e.g. CISSP or similar, would be a distinct advantage**

**Other additional requirements**
- **Successful applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret NZ Security Clearance. Check your eligibility**here**.**
- **Satisfactorily complete a credit check and police vetting assessment.**
- **Knowledge of the Protective Security Requirements (PSR), New Zealand**Information Security Manual (NZISM), ISO 27001/27002, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other similar frameworks.**

**Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE**:
MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Maia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, b