Cyber Security Architect

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE
- Have a key role in the cyber security assurance processes for new and existing solutions at MBIE
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a great team culture, regular development opportunities and career progression
- Competitive salary from $129,612 - $157,667
- Wellington/Auckland or Christchurch locations considered Tēnei tūranga - About the role

**The Cyber Security Architect**:
Contributes to the development and operation of security control standards and patterns for MBIE's ICT solutions and ensure optimal alignment with our cloud strategy, strategic business needs, and up-to-date good practices

Takes a business risk-based approach to the security of technology services through the planning and execution of relevant security certification and accreditation work

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and experience required
- Proven influencing skills including demonstrated ability to motivate others in achievement of ICT goals
- 8+ years’ experience in the security industry and experience with certification and accreditation processes and risk frameworks
- Tertiary qualification in business, ICT or a relevant security qualification like CISM, CISSP, CCSP
- Ability to establish and build strong working relationships whilst developing trust with managers, staff, project teams, vendors and other stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the NZISM and Protective Security Requirements
- The ability to clearly articulate risks and recommendations in both verbal & written formats
- Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities
- The ability to gain a “Secret” level New Zealand security clearance

About the team

The Cyber Security team is part DDI (Digital, Data and Insights). The branch empowers and enables the technology solutions which are key to the way the Ministry delivers its services to the public. We are a high performing collaborative team delivering high quality security outcomes.

The Cyber Security team prides itself on its culture where our people are empowered to bring fresh perspectives to issues and contribute to continuous improvement.

Ētahi kōrero mō 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
- Māia - Bold and brave
- Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
- Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity - Hīkina Whakatutuki - which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori 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, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Benefits of working at MBIE
- Flexible working opportunities, including lifestyle leave
- Discounts and reductions for employees’ eye care, gym memberships, e-bike scheme, and health insurance
- Free flu vaccinations
- Working in a huge agency with numerous business groups from Space to Immigration NZ which provides a great variety of projects to get across Me pēhea te tono - How to apply

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