Senior Cyber Security Assurance Professionals (Architect)

• The salary ranges starting at $132,417 + Kiwisaver and Wellness Benefits - with appointment to be based on relevant skills and experience 
• Permanent roles based in Wellington with flexibility to work from home upon agreement
• Seeking applicants for multiple positions for Cyber Security GRC experts!

The MBIE Cyber Security Assurance team has realigned to meet our customers needs. This realignment has created several new permanent positions for cyber security professionals passionate about GRC and providing pragmatic advice to our business customers and project teams.
Yes – we’re hiring!
 

We’re looking for talented people that can fill this role;

•    Senior Cyber Security Assurance professionals that are experienced in providing pragmatic governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) advice to project teams and product owners in any of the following areas: business unit bespoke applications, Data Governance, Azure and AWS Cloud Platforms, Software products including Software-as-a-Service, IT infrastructure, DevOps… and more! 
 

More details for this role are below. If you think you have the skills and passion we’re looking for, make sure your carefully crafted cover letter describes how your experience in your CV matches our role requirements. 

Senior Cyber Security Assurance professionals (multiple positions available)
You will be;
•    The IT Security GRC subject matter expert providing pragmatic advice to project teams, product owners and risk owners regarding cyber security related risks.
•    Experienced at reviewing documentation for systems, creating formal risk assessments, undertaking control validation assessments, arranging external testing and defining remediation actions.
•    Skilled at completing Certification and Accreditation documents and presenting them, with your findings and recommendations, to product and risk owners.
•    Able to identify cyber security remediation and improvements in existing IT systems and informing product owners.

•    10+ years’ experience in identifying, documenting and mitigating risks in one or more of the following technology arenas; Data, Cloud platforms, SaaS products, networks, traditional IT Infrastructure, bespoke applications, DevOps etc.
•    An in-depth understanding of cyber security standards and frameworks e.g.; NZISM, NIST, CIS, ISO27001, ISO19011
•    Proven ability to remain up to date in technical changes and opportunities within cyber security domain..

In addition to the experience, you will also need;
•    Cyber security relevant certification e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP etc
•    Must already be in NZ with a legal right to live and work here.
•    You must be able to meet the requirement obtain and retain “SECRET” clearance Not sure if you are eligible? – Check here.
•    Successful candidates will be required to complete a credit check to the satisfaction of MBIE in this recruitment process.
 

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.

 
Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. 

Email Matt Guy at matt.guy@mbie.govt.nz quoting ref MBIE/15435 if you have any further questions.

Applications close on 17th of November 2024 but we will be reviewing applications as they are received.