Security Advisor

3 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Security Advisory role ensuring Security risk and compliance remain at the heart of our approach to Digital delivery
- Lead & conduct system level risk assessments, working in an Agile organization & culture
- May be based Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton or Palmerston North
- A demonstrable understanding of the Public Sector's Risk and Compliance environment, including experience of practicing as a Security Advisor/Architect or Consultant in complex digitally intensive environments.
- Ability to autonomously lead the identification of Security risks, model/define impacts and provide advice regarding mitigations for the NZTA's Security Environment - with a working understanding of ISO31000
- Experience of providing Senior Leadership security advice relating to technical areas/concepts, bringing a balance of technical skills, alongside an understanding of foundational Governance, Risk & Compliance in practice
- Track record of defining and reviewing against Security Requirements during and throughout the procurement process lifecycle, with comfort and/or willingness to develop literacy in commercial and procurement (related to Security)
- Demonstrable track record of working within Agile organisational structures, processes and cultures
- Experience in Project management a distinct advantage, and the ability to identify key outputs and capability to achieve these on time and to Quality.
- Demonstrable understanding of NZISM, and its key concepts
- Familiarity with the NZ Protective Security Requirements (PSR)
- Working knowledge of PCI-DSS
- Familiarity with NZ Security Classification System

**Qualifications**:

- A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
- Relevant certified qualifications desirable - such as SABSA, CISSP, CISM or equivalent

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation Ko wai mātou | About us Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services. Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. View the Position description here Rā Katinga | Applications close: 14 October 2024
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.


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