Security Analyst Job in Bay-of-plenty Recruiting by Bay Of Plenty Regional Council

Thriving together - mo te taiao, mo nga tangata.
Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.We're seeking a Security Analyst to help protect our systems and grow Toi Moana's maturity in this ever-evolving threat landscape.
This is a permanent, full-time role located in Tauranga where you'll be joining the Operations & Security Team. We are a passionate team that works hard to ensure minimal disruption to everyday IT operations, managing core networks and keeping our IT infrastructure secure through digital security.
The salary range for this position is between $100,368.85 and $118,081.00 and appointment within that range will be dependent on skills and experience of the successful candidate. 
Te ahuatunga a te turanga | About the role Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, you will be responsible for providing effective security operations and administration of our digital environment while maintaining reliability, performance, and availability of the systems for Council and our ICT partners. 
In this role, you will:
Conduct security risk assessments of network security devices and lead incident responses.Implement and manage security elements such as firewalls, access control, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.Develop business continuity scenarios for security specific incidents.Provide Incident response escalation, analysis, and support.Identify cyber-security related risks to Council across people, process, and technology.Deliver reporting for operational security metrics.Assist with delivering security awareness training and development.Monitor, identify and assess new and emerging hardware and software security technologies and products to keep us ahead of the curve.O pumanawa | Your skills and experience You will be an innovative thinker who is passionate about cyber security and has a sound understanding of the digital landscape, security technologies and modern policies and practices around cyber security.
You will also:
Have at least 3 years' experience working in intermediate level security related roles.Have a relevant tertiary qualification.Have a security related qualification/certificate such as CISSP or CEH or CCSP.Take a collaborative and logical approach to problem solving.Be an effective communicator, both verbally and written, with the ability to adapt your interactions to audiences of varying technical ability.Be able to work collaboratively both within and across teams, but also autonomously when required.Be available to be part of the on-call roster for after-hours support. Experience with MS Azure or AWS, with a focus on Identity & Access, cloud applications, and monitoring and alerts would also be an advantage in this role.
Ko wai matou | Who we are Kaimaihi at the heart - We are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work. 
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air, and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air, and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social, and cultural well-being of the regional community.
Highlights of working with us include:
A supportive and collaborative work environment.Varied and challenging work.Flexibility with the way you work.A commitment to supporting you grow and develop.A competitive remuneration and leave package, including additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year, employer paid insurance, well-being initiatives. Me pehea te tuku tono  | How to Apply Click APPLY NOW or contact Sumit, Operations & Security Manager | Chief Security Officer on 0800 884 880 for a confidential discussion.
Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.
To access a copy of Te Turanga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: 2024-04 Job Description - Security Analyst.pdf
NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and a current, valid driver's licence. 
Applications close 11pm, Sunday 28 April 2024 and will only be accepted online.

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