Our client, a key government agency, is on a mission to strengthen its cyber defences . As a Security Technical Consultant, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping security strategies, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring the resilience of critical systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead security implementation – Direct engineers and operational teams to deploy device, OS, and identity controls.
- Remove roadblocks – Identify technical challenges and create solutions that enable secure and efficient implementation.
- Engage with stakeholders – Communicate the importance of security controls and demonstrate their value in protecting national systems.
- Build smart reporting – Use Kusto Query Language, Log Analytics, Sentinel, Logic Apps, and Power BI to simplify security insights.
- Future-proof security – Research and introduce new security controls, ensuring the organisation stays ahead of evolving threats.
What You’ll Bring
- Deep technical expertise in device security (Windows, Linux, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).
- Strong knowledge of identity security (Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Identity).
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and secure system architectures.
- Familiarity with Git, Azure fundamentals, and Kusto Query Language.
- Ability to translate technical insights into real-world security solutions.
- Experience working with Security Operations Centers (SOC), and CSIRT teams.
- Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, attack detection techniques, and incident response frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST 800-61).
- Experience with Zero Trust principles and identity-based security controls (Conditional Access, Just-In-Time Access, Privileged Identity Management).
- Ability to translate complex security risks into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers in security best practices.
The contract is until 30th June 2025 with a possible extension. We are only considering applications who are based in New Zealand and have existing working rights (visa, residency, citizenship etc). If you need any further information, please contact yaman@84recruitment.co.nz
