" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCyber Security Technical Consultant\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 Permanent / Full Time \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\u003ePermanent Senior Cyber Security Technical Advisory Opportunity\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArchitecture + Threat Modelling + Security-by-Design\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuckland Hybrid + High-Impact Enterprise Environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eWe\u0027re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Technical Consultant\u0026nbsp;to join a large enterprise environment and help shape how security is embedded across technology delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis isn\u0027t a traditional GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) role, nor is it a hands-on Security Engineer position. You\u0027ll get involved early in technology initiatives, working alongside architects, engineers and delivery teams to understand what they\u0027re building, identify threats and risks, apply appropriate security patterns and controls, and influence solutions before they\u0027re implemented.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 50-60% of the role will focus on project and delivery advisory, with 40-50% focused on architecture design and strengthening the organisation\u0027s wider security capability through reusable patterns, controls, guardrails and assurance practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with architects, engineers and delivery teams to embed security into technology initiatives from the design stage\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview solution architectures and designs, identify threats and risks, and provide pragmatic security advice throughout implementation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop reusable security architecture patterns, principles, controls and guardrails that teams can consistently apply across future solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish and mature threat modelling, security testing and implementation assurance practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide security input across cloud, SaaS, applications, infrastructure, IAM, PAM, networking and third-party solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport high-risk vendor assessments, complex security incidents and post-incident assurance activities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfluence the wider cyber security roadmap by identifying emerging risks, lessons learned and opportunities to improve organisational security maturity\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e10+ years\u0027 across technology domains with at least 6+ years\u0027 experience across cyber security, security architecture, technology risk or security assurance, including senior advisory-level experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong technical understanding across areas such as cloud, IAM/PAM, networks, applications, infrastructure, SaaS and security controls\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience working with architecture and engineering teams to identify threats, assess proposed designs and influence secure technical solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience developing practical security patterns, controls, guardrails and secure-by-design approaches that can be reused across technology teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of security frameworks such as CIS, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, NZISM or similar, with the ability to translate frameworks into practical controls\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge technical teams and influence senior stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial judgement with the ability to balance security risk against practical delivery and operational requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMust have valid NZ work authorization to be considered\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNice to Have\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO or similar security certification\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working within large, complex enterprise technology environments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to regulated, critical infrastructure or security-conscious organisations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience developing threat modelling and security testing assurance practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s on Offer\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePermanent senior cyber security opportunity within a large enterprise environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid working based in Auckland\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to influence security architecture and technology delivery across major initiatives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine scope to build security capability rather than simply assess projects against existing controls\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with senior architects, technology leaders and business stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply Now!\u003c/strong\u003e If you\u0027re a senior cyber security practitioner who enjoys getting into architecture conversations early, challenging designs constructively and turning security principles into practical solutions, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please note: Every application is personally reviewed. Only candidates whose experience closely aligns with the requirements of the role will be contacted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLK-4074329 \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=\"4478657\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "