Security Analyst

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Te Tūranga | About the role

As a Security Analyst the primary purpose of this role is to assess the effectiveness of the data security initiatives implemented across the environment and support the protection of our digital information assets through proactive monitoring and maintenance of our digital landscape.

Some key responsibilities are:

• Technical analysis of alerts and data from security products including (but not limited to) SIEMs, Intrusion detection and prevention systems, end point security solutions, web proxies and network security devices, and vulnerability scanning and management systems 
• Incident response, including liaising with Council users and Digital operations staff 
• Vulnerability analysis including triaging vulnerabilities and advising on associated remediation activities.
• Taking on a wide variety of security operations tasks on an as needed basis.  

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Ideally 2+ years’ experience or equivalent knowledge in Security Operations or an Digital technical team 
• A general technical understanding of contemporary IT technologies achieved through real world experience 
• Solid analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities 
• Passionate about growth and learning. 
• Programming or scripting experience strongly preferred, but not required 
• Academic background in Cyber Security strongly preferred, but not required

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Rob Field at rob.field@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.

• Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.

 Job Description: Security Analyst