Senior Cyber Security Operations Advisor

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Join MBIE and help protect us for the good of all New Zealanders
• Wellington based permanent opportunity with a salary range of 132K to 160k + Kiwisaver and wellness benefits –  We have professional development opportunities 
• This rare opportunity will see you working alongside our Cyber Security Advisory and Security Operations team
• Join our high-growth team wherein your contributions will make a real difference in a critical area for the organisation. 

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security Operations these two permanent positions are senior roles with the purpose of monitoring and facilitating cyber security risk controls delivery across MBIE. 

 
They are also responsible for the development, improvement, and monitoring the performance of security processes. They are to provide process and technical leadership to the Cyber Security Operations Advisor. 

 
The Senior Cyber Security Operations Advisor ensures that MBIE ICT effectively manages and provides support on security activities that ICT has not outsourced. They also provide capacity to deal with the inevitable 'extras' that come up irrespective of the multi-source outsourced model in place at MBIE.

 
They are also responsible for overseeing vulnerability assessments and System Security Plans to support system certifications and to validate supplier performance in delivery of security controls.
The successful candidates will;

• Provide Security SME advice to cyber security architects on modifications to existing security services; or ad-hoc advice on BAU security activities
  
• Be able to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them
• Can assimilate new information or areas of work and come to an understanding of unfamiliar and complex issues
  
• Have the ability to make the connections between various aspects of the organisation and implications for their business unit

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

Senior Cyber Security Operations Advisor will have:

• In-depth knowledge of all things cyber and have 4-5 years’ experience in cyber security(ideally) 
• Strong knowledge and experience of cyber security practices in a hybrid environment of on-premises, SaaS, and cloud services, preferably in an operation and/or incident management role.  
• Sound knowledge and understanding of NZISM and CIS Controls framework
• Possess Good knowledge of and experience in the use of Zscaler and or RedShield ( One of these Systems)
• Strong experience with creating analytical queries, playbooks and automation rules.
• Experience with both technical and operational support areas covering a broad range of security technologies, such as SIEM, firewalls, networking, system administration and scripting.  
• Developed analytical and conceptual thinking ability as well as being able to tailor their communication style and approach to suit the target audience
  
• Proven ability to develop trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels
  
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience 
  
• Security practitioner certification, or equivalent, e.g. CISSP or similar, would be a distinct advantage

Other additional requirements

• Successful applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret NZ Security Clearance. Check your eligibility here.
  
• Satisfactorily complete a credit check and police vetting assessment.
  
• Successful candidates will also need to satisfy our own privileged access requirements. And must have the right to live and work in New Zealand
  
• Knowledge of the Protective Security Requirements (PSR), New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM), ISO 27001/27002, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other similar frameworks.  

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.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

Click here to view a position description. 

When you are ready to apply please send a CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role.

All applications must be submitted via our online process.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Email Matt Guy at matt.guymbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/18012 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Friday the 22nd of August 2025