" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSecurity Engineer (Platform \u0026amp; Cloud infrastructure)\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20644\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Digital \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20645\"\u003e Security \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20646\"\u003e Auckland CBD \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20647\"\u003e Permanent - Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSenior Security role within Platform \u0026amp; Cloud infrastructure\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull time permanent role - Auckland CBD\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtect the technology behind the NZ Super Fund for future generations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e PROTECT WITH PURPOSE FOR NEW ZEALAND\u0026rsquo;S FUTURE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur client, Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, the organisation responsible for investing the NZ Super Fund for the long-term benefit of New Zealanders, has given us the mandate to recruit an experienced Security Engineer. Guardians has a global investment portfolio and a purpose that spans generations; the Guardians combine commercial investment expertise with a meaningful contribution to New Zealand\u0027s future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a Security Engineer, you\u0027ll play an important role in protecting the technology platforms and services that underpin the organisation\u0027s work. As technology evolves to unlock greater value through modern platforms, data, AI and automation, this role is integral in ensuring innovation is supported by robust security controls, effective risk management and resilient infrastructure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With a collaborative, high-performing culture, the organisation brings together specialists from across investment, technology and corporate functions to deliver meaningful outcomes. With a highly skilled and experienced leadership\u0026nbsp; team, the Technology function is evolving to strengthen its core platforms, improve how technology services are delivered, and enable the safe, scalable adoption of AI. Security plays a critical role in this evolution, ensuring innovation is supported by the right technical controls, effective risk management and resilient platforms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It\u0027s an opportunity to contribute to a purposeful organisation, work alongside experienced technology professionals and help shape a secure technology environment built for the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0027ll be doing day-to-day:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperate and continuously improve cyber security controls across cloud, infrastructure, networks and related technology services\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor security alerts, events and vulnerabilities, ensuring risks are investigated, prioritised and remediated in a timely manner\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain secure configurations and technical controls across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, network security and endpoints\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport effective risk management through clear security measures, KRIs, KPIs, control evidence and improvement actions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate the delivery of security services with managed service providers and technology partners, ensuring clear accountabilities and\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eeffective outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthen platform resilience through vulnerability management, patching, configuration management, monitoring, testing and recovery\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ereadiness\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigate suspicious activity and support incident response, containment, recovery and lessons learned\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure security controls are in place to support AI and automation workloads, including access, data protection, monitoring, resilience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand production support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain security standards, procedures and technical documentation, supporting assurance reviews, audits and security testing\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork collaboratively with platform, architecture, technology risk and business teams to support the secure delivery of new and changed technology services\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou\u0027ll bring to the role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience operating and improving cyber security controls within complex cloud, infrastructure or network environments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on experience across cloud and network security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident response\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience securing modern Microsoft environments, ideally Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proven ability to analyse security alerts, vulnerabilities and technical risks, and coordinate effective investigation and remediation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working with managed service providers, technology vendors and internal teams to deliver secure and reliable outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong understanding of cyber security risk, operational controls, privacy, compliance and assurance requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proactive risk management mindset, with the ability to identify and address vulnerabilities, control gaps and emerging threats\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgement and attention to detail\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to manage competing priorities, collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical security matters in plain English\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical understanding of security automation and scripting, alongside a commitment to operational discipline and continuous improvement\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWithin your first year\u003c/strong\u003e, you\u0027ll have helped ensure cloud, infrastructure and network security controls are operating effectively, with vulnerabilities and control gaps identified and remediated promptly. Security monitoring and incident response will be consistent and well managed, with risks, control effectiveness and improvement actions clearly visible. Technology partners will be aligned and delivering against agreed expectations, while platforms are secure and ready to support the organisation\u0027s evolving AI and automation capabilities. Technology leadership will have confidence that security risks are actively managed and the right controls are in place to support innovation, resilience and sustainable business outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e This role offers competitive annual cycle training and professional development through major third party providers, incredible employee benefits and packages, based in a newly fit out, beautiful work place in a historic Auckland building in the heart of Commercial Bay.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Please apply for a confidential chat to miguel@consult.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e This is an Auckland-based role and you \u003cstrong\u003emust have valid NZ work rights\u003c/strong\u003e to apply for this position.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Guardians:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse experience, including applicants interested in discussing flexible work options and those with specific disability needs. As a proudly committed equal opportunity employer, we challenge discrimination and actively work to eliminate bias in our hiring practices. Diversity of experience and diversity of background help us to solve complex problems and deliver on our purpose.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We recognise the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and invest in partnership with a range of Iwi/M\u0026#257;ori organisations. We warmly welcome and value Mana Whenua who wish to work with us. We are committed to understanding Te Ao M\u0026#257;ori and integrating it into our workplace culture, for the benefit of all future generations in Aotearoa. \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=\"4486161\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "