Security Engineer

• Do you have demonstratable experience in a Cybersecurity related role?
• Are you able to establish policies and procedures and create appropriate documentation?
• Have you got a solid understanding of networks, firewalls, proxies, SIEM, Endpoint controls, DLP concepts and technologies?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Security Engineer to help safeguard the University’s digital assets and infrastructure from ever-evolving cyber threats. The Security Engineer will conduct proactive threat assessments, stay current with emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and develop and execute incident response plans to prevent, mitigate and recover from security breaches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the firewall supplier and changes & MACs (Moves, Adds, Changes).
• Manage the antivirus, the Intrusion Detection System, and the Vulnerability Management System.
• Ensuring security systems are robust and reliable.
• Co-ordination and participation in the on-call roster.
• Helping to monitor and manage any intrusion attempts/threats to the University.
• Providing support to members of the Security Team.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

This position will focus primarily on the day-to-day aspects of the University’s Cyber Security, ensuring that the IT infrastructure is protected from internal and external security threats.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstratable experience in a Cybersecurity related role and ideally have exposure to security technologies such as CrowdStrike, Azure, Sentinel, Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet etc.
• Proven ability to establish policies and procedures and create appropriate documentation.
• A solid understanding of networks, firewalls, proxies, SIEM, Endpoint controls, DLP concepts and technologies.
• Experience & expertise with Fortinet, Cisco, Microsoft, Azure and SIEM products.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of Operating Systems, Networking, Applications, and enterprise services.
• Exposure to Security Orchestration and Automation, Threat Intelligence or Threat Hunting are highly regarded.
• The ability to work under pressure and think on your feet to solve problems.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

This Security Team is a small but effective team that is responsible for ensuring the cyber security of the University. We are looking for an experienced security person that can work well in a small team, provide guidance, and help to the junior members and have a flexible approach to security.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 30 September 2023

Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Rodrigo Carneiro (rodrigo.carneiro@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form.

Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format).

Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert. Follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you have any issues uploading your application, please email the completed application form, cover letter and CV to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.