" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSecurity Architect\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14768\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14769\"\u003e IT Security \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14770\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14771\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 15/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple opportunities across intermediate, senior and principal levels\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong AWS, Azure and network security experience highly desirable\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuckland-based, 3 days in the office | Permanent and contract options\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We\u0027re working with a large, well-established New Zealand organisation looking to strengthen its security architecture capability as it continues to invest in technology transformation and cloud adoption.\u003cbr\u003e With a growing pipeline of work and an increasing focus on AWS, there are multiple opportunities for experienced security professionals to join an established architecture and security practice.\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re interested in speaking with people across intermediate, senior and principal levels who bring strong technical foundations, practical security architecture experience and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering and technology teams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll work across a range of technology initiatives, helping design secure, scalable solutions and ensuring security is considered throughout the architecture and delivery process.\u003cbr\u003e Depending on your experience, you\u0027ll be involved in:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning and reviewing security architectures across cloud, infrastructure and enterprise technology environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting the organisation\u0027s increasing adoption of AWS and ensuring appropriate security controls and standards are in place.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking across AWS and Azure environments, providing guidance on cloud security architecture and best practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding security input into solution designs, technology projects and transformation programmes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborating with solution architects, infrastructure engineers, developers and other technology teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying security risks, recommending practical controls and ensuring solutions align with security standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributing to security architecture frameworks, design patterns, technical roadmaps and governance processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFor more senior positions, providing technical leadership and helping shape the organisation\u0027s broader security strategy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e We\u0027re looking for technically strong security professionals who understand how enterprise technology environments fit together and can apply security principles in a practical way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIdeally, you\u0027ll bring:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in security architecture, cloud security, infrastructure security or a closely related technical security role.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong AWS security knowledge, including experience designing or securing AWS environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with Microsoft Azure and an understanding of cloud security principles.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid networking fundamentals, including firewalls, network segmentation, routing, connectivity and network security.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience designing secure solutions within complex enterprise environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn understanding of security architecture principles, frameworks and controls.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to engage with technical teams and stakeholders, communicate security requirements and influence solution designs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCISSP certification, working towards CISSP, or equivalent practical security knowledge.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to SABSA or other architecture frameworks would be advantageous.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e For the more senior opportunities, we\u0027re particularly interested in candidates who have led security architecture work across major technology programmes and contributed to enterprise security strategy and roadmaps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s on Offer\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultiple permanent and contract opportunities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunities available across intermediate, senior and principal levels.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to significant cloud and technology transformation initiatives.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe chance to work across complex AWS, Azure and enterprise infrastructure environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn established security practice with experienced technical professionals.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid working, with 3 days per week\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive remuneration aligned with experience and seniority.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Interested? If you\u0027re a Security Architect, Cloud Security Architect or an experienced Security Engineer looking to take the next step into architecture, we\u0027d be keen to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunities available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly candidates with the valid New Zealand working rights can be considered for this role \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478646\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "