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The Role

Are you passionate about protecting organizations from internal risks and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their critical assets? Do you have a focus on identifying, mitigating, and preventing insider threats? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Insider Threat-focused Cyber Security Specialist to join this team. In this role, you will play a critical role in assessing and enhancing this government organization's security posture. Your work will help evaluate, implement, and maintain security measures to protect your colleagues, family, and Aotearoa.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of internal systems, processes, and employee activities to identify potential insider threats.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic, log data, and other relevant sources to detect anomalies and suspicious activities that may indicate insider threats.
• Develop and implement effective strategies, policies, and procedures to prevent, detect, and respond to insider threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, HR, and legal departments, to develop insider threat prevention programs and initiatives.
• Conduct investigations into suspected insider threats, gather evidence, and provide recommendations for remediation.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, techniques, and tools in insider threat detection and prevention to continually enhance our capabilities.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to educate employees about insider threats and promote a security-conscious culture.
• Provide expert guidance and support to internal stakeholders on insider threat-related matters.

Requirements:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.
• Proven experience in the field of cybersecurity, with a focus on insider threat detection and prevention.
• In-depth knowledge of insider threat indicators, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with network security, log analysis, and security monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations, such as the NZISM and PSR, and their impact on insider threat programs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and identify potential risks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Relevant experience in conducting investigations and handling sensitive information.

The Perks:

• Training and development (up to 10% of your time is dedicated to professional development).
• Hybrid working options.
• Free parking onsite.
• Exciting opportunities within a dedicated cybersecurity team, in an evolving IT practice undergoing a modern transformation.

How to Apply:

Hit the APPLY button or contact Kizzy Sullivan at 021 090 13848 or Richard Alexander at 021 222 2082 with any questions.

Note:

• NZ police vetting is required. You must have a minimum of 5 years of vettable history within NZ.
• Please only apply if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
• If this opportunity isn't the right fit for you, please contact us to discuss other options.

Upper Echelon is a specialist IT recruitment company dedicated to matching qualified people for business critical roles in organisations with a purpose. Our highly specialised recruiters have an average of ten years in the industry, so you can be assured of our experience and expertise.

We welcome and encourage applications from anybody irrespective of race, gender, sexual orientation and disability status.