" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSecurity Analyst\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20857\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20858\"\u003e IT Security \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20859\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20860\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 3/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmediate start with an initial 2-month contract\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender and CrowdStrike\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on security monitoring, threat detection and incident response\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYour new company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is seeking experienced Security Analysts to provide additional capability within their cyber security operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for contractors who are immediately available and keen to contribute their expertise in a fast-paced security environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour new role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are looking for Tier 2 Security Analysts to join an Auckland-based team on an initial 2-month contract, starting ASAP. You\u0027ll be responsible for investigating security alerts, responding to incidents and supporting the effective operation of enterprise security monitoring platforms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor, investigate and respond to security alerts and incidents across enterprise environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerform Tier 2 security incident triage, investigation and escalation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilise Microsoft Sentinel and other SIEM platforms to identify suspicious activity and potential threats.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigate endpoint security events using Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike Next-Gen technologies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyse security logs, correlate events and identify indicators of compromise.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport threat detection, incident containment and remediation activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork collaboratively with security operations teams to resolve incidents and improve detection capabilities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocument investigation findings, incident responses and recommended actions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRequirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience working as a Tier 2 Security Analyst, SOC Analyst or Cyber Security Analyst.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical experience with CrowdStrike Next-Gen endpoint security solutions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of SIEM technologies, security monitoring and log analysis.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood knowledge of common cyber threats, attack techniques and security vulnerabilities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work independently and manage multiple security investigations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailable to commence immediately or at short notice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerks and benefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInitial 2-month contract opportunity.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmediate start for available contractors.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to enterprise security technologies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to apply your technical expertise in a hands-on security operations environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork alongside experienced cyber security professionals.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf this sounds like you then HIT APPLY NOW! You must have a valid working visa for NZ.\u003c/strong\u003e \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=\"4483393\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "