Security Assurance Analyst

7 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Qualifications Authority Full time

**Security Assurance Analyst - Permanent, Fulltime**

Are you passionate about ensuring security and risk management is place in the digital world? Do you have a passion to do Certification and Accreditation C&A the right way? Want to take the next step in you risk assurance career?

We're looking for a skilled Information Security Assurance Analyst to join our Security Team in Information Services. This newly created role has been established to lead our Certification & Accreditation (C&A) assurance work and drive security excellence across the organisation.

Whakatairangatia nga kete o te matauranga ki te ao marama E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo - nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Matauranga o Aotearoa.
- May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light._ _We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority._

**About the role**

As an Information Security Assurance Analyst, you will lead a crucial role in maintaining the security and compliance posture across NZQA's IT environment.

The Security Assurance Analyst role, will take ownership of the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) work, ensuring that our systems and processes meet regulatory, industry, and internal security standards. You'll work with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks, implement controls, and maintain compliance with frameworks such as NZISM, ISO 27001, and NIST. This role is essential in strengthening our cybersecurity posture and you'll be pivotal in creating a culture of security awareness through the programme of work.

**Key responsibilities (see attached Job Description for further information)**
- Maintain the organisation's C&A assurance program, aligning with security and compliance frameworks
- Implement security controls and document C&A processes to meet regulatory and industry standards
- Identify, analyse, and assess security risks associated with organisational IT systems and processes.
- Recommend, implement, and monitor security controls to mitigate these risks effectively.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards

**Who we are looking for**
- Expertise in information security best practices, risk management, and compliance
- Experience with frameworks such as NZISM, ISO 27001, and NIST
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred
- A collaborative approach, excellent communication skills, and a passion for cybersecurity
- You'll be confident managing multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
- You'll have the drive and confidence to take ownership of problems.

**About us**

**What we can offer**:

- A supportive team
- A role with lots of variety
- Development and career progression opportunities
- To find out more click here NZQA Staff Benefits

If you would like to discuss further, please call Andrew Wood on 04 463 4350.

Applications close at **5.00 pm** on** 10 February 2025.

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