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Are you passionate about leveraging your cyber security expertise to proactively identify and investigate threats? Do you have a strong background in intelligence analysis and conducting investigations? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Intelligence & Investigations - focused Cyber Security Specialist to join this team. In this role, will play a critical role in assessing and enhancing this government organisation's security posture. Your work helps in evaluating, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect your colleagues, family, and Aotearoa. 

The Role

As a Cyber Security Specialist (Intelligence & Investigations), you will be responsible for:

• Conducting intelligence analysis to identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns.
• Performing investigations into security incidents, breaches, and unauthorised access attempts.
• Gathering and analysing evidence, logs, and other relevant data to determine the nature and extent of security incidents.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate incident response activities.
• Providing recommendations and implementing measures to prevent future security incidents.
• Monitoring and analysing network traffic, logs, and security events to detect and respond to potential threats.
• Developing and maintaining intelligence reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, SANS) are a plus.
• Proven experience in the field of cybersecurity, with a focus on intelligence analysis and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks, tools, and techniques.
• Familiarity with cyber threat landscape, attack vectors, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Experience with digital forensics, incident response, and log analysis.
• Proficiency in using security monitoring and analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and identify patterns.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously.

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.