Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."
We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.
The Enterprise Data Protection team is accountable to prevent data leakage of private or confidential information (including Highly Confidential) to external parties.
We are responsible for the management and operational support of information loss protection practices,
The policies and technologies that provides monitoring, reporting and blocking capability for BNZ.
Our protection services covers (But are not limited to) the following Services/Systems:
- Web (Internal and External)
- Endpoints (USBs and laptops)
- Emails
- Cloud access (CASB), APIs and Cloud Services
Work on cutting edge technologies with a high performing team. Plenty of opportunities to learn and grow in the domain of cyber security.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We sat down with the People Leader (who you'd report to), and he let us know the following about the role:
This role can be based in Auckland or Wellington. It is a hybrid role with two days where you can work flexibly.
What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?
- Review, prioritize and respond to security alerts and support tickets, focusing on high-severity incidents and ensuring timely resolution. Escalate complex issues as necessary while mentoring junior team members in handling routine tasks.
- Continuously monitor and fine-tune configurations in tools like (and not limited to) Microsoft Purview, Zscaler and CrowdStrike to maintain optimal performance and ensure comprehensive threat detection and prevention.
- Lead investigations into escalated incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Document findings and lessons learned for organisational improvement.
- Ensure data governance practices are followed, revieing data lineage and compliance reports to identify and mitigate potential risks while supporting regulatory and audit requirements.
- Communicate daily updates to stakeholders, including progress on incidents, support tickets and tool performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security operations with broader organisational goals.
What is the team culture and environment like?
We have a team culture which is fun, collaborative and supportive, enabling career growth and a sense of ownership.
What is your management style?
I trust and empower the team to make decisions based on metrics and team consensus. I strive to provide a fun and happy work environment where every member of the team has clear objectives, regular feedback and opportunities for growth – thus providing a safe environment for innovation and problem-solving. Recognising achievements, offering mentorship and ensuring a healthy work-life balance scores highly on my priority list.
What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?
The opportunity to shape and safeguard the bank’s security landscape, leveraging cutting edge technologies, while tackling complex challenges and driving impactful solutions that protect critical data and enable business innovation.
What technical skills are REQUIRED for this role?
Proficiency in the use of:
- Microsoft Purview
- Triaging using the Defender portal
- Proficiency in the use of Zscaler
(Only one of the above is required but all three is a bonus!)
What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?
We are looking for someone who has a problem-solving mindset, able to anticipate risks, address challenges creatively and implement forward-looking security solutions. While staying updated on evolving cybersecurity trends, we expect the successful candidate to be effective in communication with stakeholders, mentoring team members and fostering partnerships across diverse teams.
PLEASE NOTE: For internal reference, this role is Hay level 17.
Applications close at 11:59pm, Wednesday 15 January 2025. The team will not be reviewing applications until after 13 January 2025.
Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand
This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”
