Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Westpac New Zealand is establishing a threating hunting capability and looking for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst who has experience working with Threat Intelligence to help lead this function. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst plays a vital role within Westpac’s Cyber Detect and Respond Team, assisting with detecting and responding to a wide array of security threats and incidents.
As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst you will provide critical support to the team, serving as an escalation point for monitoring and detections managed by our analysts. Drawing upon your in-depth knowledge, you will lead incident response efforts to swiftly contain and eliminate security threats.
As a senior member of the team, you will serve as a mentor and coach to our analysts, supporting the Service Owner – Cyber Detect and Respond to help achieve our team’s objectives of delivering a world-class information security environment. You will play a key role in driving initiatives to strengthen the capabilities of the team and enhance the security posture of Westpac.
As part of Cyber Detect and Respond's growth phase, you will be integral to several key projects. This includes projects such as leading the development of a Threat Intelligence platform and overseeing the implementation of Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) workflows.
This role is primarily based in Auckland or Wellington however we will also consider remote applications within NZ.
Na tōu rourou | What will you bring?
- Minimum of 4 years experience in security operations, penetration testing security engineering, or adjacent domains.
- In depth experience utilising methods, tools and techniques to proactively hunt for cyber threats.
- Advanced technical knowledge in security, web technologies, networking, cloud, and IT infrastructure.
- A solid investigatory mindset, a keen eye for anomalies, and motivation to dive deeper, ask questions, and discover root causes.
- Ability to own and lead security incident response and improvements in detection and response capabilities
- Experience working with security platforms and tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to cope well under high-pressure situations
- Security industry certification desirable – SANS GIAC, CompTIA, or equivalent
- Experience designing and developing Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) workflows is highly desirable.
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:
- 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
- Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
- Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
- Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility
- Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers
- School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
- 2 Volunteer days per year
Please note, that due to the high volume of applicants and our diligent assessment processes, we may take a few weeks to advise of your application outcome and/or next steps. We would sincerely appreciate your patience in this regard.
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.
What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
Applications close:
1 February 2025
