Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Senior Cyber Security Consultant 

National Support Office, Auckland 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to join our Digital Services team and support the Head of Cyber Security to deliver our cyber security strategy and its programme of works. 

This role will play an integral part to our digital ambition to build a sustainable cyber security capability for the organisation and its joint ventures. This is a highly visible role across the business and will require someone to develop, maintain and communicate business-centric cyber security best practices throughout the organisation. 

The successful candidate will be required to have hands-on cyber security experience as they will be expected to assess cyber security risks and guide the implementation of security controls. The Senior Cyber Security Consultant will be a key cyber security contact for Southern Cross Healthcare and will be required to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in a cyber-security role or in an IT technical role with demonstrated responsibilities for cyber security.
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, engineering, computer science or other relevant area of study.
• Relevant IT Security or other cyber security certification(s) e.g., Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CISA, CRISC or CISSP certifications.
• SABSA or similar security architecture certifications.
• Ability to demystify cyber security to non-technical members of the organisation and to manage the security awareness programme across the business.
• Experience in developing cyber security strategies and programmes of work to address cyber risk.
• Hands-on experience of assessing and implementing cyber security services, tools and their configurations.
• Hands-on experience of assessing technical designs for cyber risk and ability to recommend appropriate security controls.
• Demonstrated experience in defining and evolving key security metrics and governance reporting.
• Experience of organisation-wide tool and/or technology deployment, rollout to the business.
• Knowledge of modern cyber security practices and technologies (e.g., web filtering, malware, anti-spam, firewalls, proxy solutions, Endpoint protection, PIM, PAM, etc.)
• Experienced in writing end user security documentation: strategies, policies, standards, procedures, guides, etc.
• Strong time, stakeholder, and vendor management abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and with other department personnel.

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• Funded health insurance
• Christmas and New Year breaks 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora 

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. 

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