Cybersecurity Analyst

5 days ago


Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Absolute IT Limited Full time NZ$90,000 - NZ$120,000 per year
  • Hands-on SOC role responding to threats and improving detection workflows
  • Supportive team culture focused on innovation, mentorship, and growth
  • Competitive salary + career development opportunity

About the Company

This well-established cybersecurity provider supports government, infrastructure, and enterprise clients across New Zealand. Known for its tailored security solutions and managed services, the organisation is expanding its Security Operations Centre (SOC) to meet growing demand. The team is social and collaborative, with a culture that values innovation, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

We're looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our client's Security Operations team in Wellington. In this role, you'll monitor and respond to security threats, lead incident investigations, and support our platform maintenance, contributing to building a scalable and customer-focused SOC.

Day to Day Responsibilities

  • Monitor and triage security alerts in SOC platforms
  • Conduct incident response and threat hunting activities
  • Perform operational checks on SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR platforms
  • Document analysis and produce security reports
  • Support onboarding of new clients and log source tuning
  • Collaborate with team members to improve workflows and detection

Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading cybersecurity team committed to excellence and impactful work in a collaborative environment.

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation
  • Contribution to critical cybersecurity infrastructure

Skills & Experience Required

  • 3 years' experience in SOC or cybersecurity roles
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR tools
  • Strong incident response and case management skills
  • Knowledge of threat intelligence and vulnerability management
  • Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
  • Industry certifications (e.g., Security+, GIAC) are desirable

How to Apply: Click APPLY and include your CV and cover letter OR for further information please email Courtney at  

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Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.



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