Security Engineer - Cloud & Ops

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Design, implement, and improve security controls to strengthen cloud, network, endpoint, and ecosystem security
• Lead vulnerability management activities, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to prioritize and remediate risks
• Maintain, support, and optimize key security platforms, including the Microsoft security suite, enterprise firewalls, and email gateways
• Create clear, accessible security procedures, baselines, and project documentation for internal teams to promote secure development lifecycles

• Valid NZ work rights
• Around 3+ years of dedicated experience in a Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, or Security Operations role
• Strong practical knowledge of MS Sentinel (SIEM/KQL/Lucene), Defender Suite, and Entra ID/ Azure AD
• Real-world experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise network firewalls (exposure to Fortinet or Palo Alto is an advantage)
• The ability to articulate security risks or 'the why' to non-technical business stakeholders
• The confidence to provide firm but constructive feedback to high-pressure requests when they introduce unacceptable risks, always offering safer technical alternatives
• Exposure to Python, Ansible, Windows/Linux environments

• Exposure to Python, Ansible, Windows/Linux environments
• Exposure to Fortinet or Palo Alto network firewalls is an advantage

Training & certifications