Senior Security Engineer

11 hours ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Advantage NZ Full time

Senior Security Engineer – Shape the Future of Cybersecurity

Palmerston North or Wellington office

About Us

At Advantage, we've been shaping New Zealand's technology landscape for over 40 years. As a leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), we deliver innovative solutions that keep businesses secure and thriving. Our purpose is simple: create a world where IT just works, data is safe, and our clients can focus on what matters most.

We're proud of our culture built on Care, Trust, Growth, and Agility. Here, you'll find a team that values collaboration, invests in your development, and encourages you to challenge the status quo. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a real impact, this is your opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

Cyber threats are evolving fast—and so are we. To strengthen our capability, we're creating an additional Senior Security Engineer role to join our growing security team. This is a new position, working alongside our existing Senior Security Engineer, to help us scale and innovate.

You'll be at the heart of our mission to protect businesses nationwide designing and optimising our custom SIEM platform, solving complex security challenges, and shaping the future of managed security services in New Zealand.

How You'll Make a Difference

  • Design and evolve cutting-edge SIEM infrastructure using Elastic Stack to deliver scalable, high-performance security solutions.
  • Optimise and secure Linux-based environments to ensure resilience, reliability, and peak performance.
  • Create and fine-tune advanced detection rules and dashboards, while solving complex challenges escalated from the SOC.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver technical insights and present innovative solutions to clients.
  • Lead automation initiatives and develop robust documentation that drives efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Take ownership during critical moments by participating in an on-call roster for major incidents and platform support.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • 7–10 years in IT engineering roles, with 5+ years in security.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Elastic Stack and Linux systems.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, VPNs).
  • Scripting skills (Bash, Python or similar).
  • Ability to work collaboratively and present technical insights to customers.

Desirable:

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Exposure to MSSP environments, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (Git, Ansible).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Competitive salary + benefits
  • Flexible working options
  • Professional development and certifications support
  • Work with advanced security technologies and contribute to NZ's cybersecurity roadmap
  • Be a part of a culture that values innovation and collaboration

Ready to lead security innovation? Apply now and help us continue shaping a secure digital future for our clients.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Applications close 18 January 2026.

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