Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

DEFEND

Senior cybersecurity consultant advising New Zealand organisations on security governance, risk, architecture, and transformation. Building cyber resilience through assessments, roadmaps, customer engagements, mentoring, and strategic advisory.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeAuckland • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cybersecurity consulting, risk management, and governance, with a strong focus on building customer relationships and delivering impactful security outcomes. Proficient in developing security roadmaps and conducting assessments to enhance cyber resilience.

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CISSPCISMInformation SecurityRisk ManagementSecurity Architecture

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity ConsultingSecurity AssessmentsRisk-Based Treatment PlansSecurity GovernanceSecurity Transformation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative ApproachMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Emerging Cybersecurity ToolsCybersecurity Methodologies

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMSABSA Foundation PractitionerISO 27001 Lead AuditorISO 27001 Lead ImplementerCRISCCEHMicrosoft Security Certifications

Industry Keywords

Cyber ResilienceGovernanceRisk ManagementSecurity ArchitecturePCI Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with customers to understand business objectives and identify cybersecurity challenges
Deliver meaningful security outcomes and help customers strengthen cyber resilience
Build trusted customer relationships and provide expert cybersecurity guidance
Conduct security assessments and develop practical, risk-based treatment plans
Support cybersecurity governance, risk management, strategic planning, and security transformation programmes
Develop security roadmaps and improvement programmes
Own successful delivery and reporting of customer engagements against agreed Statements of Work
Research emerging cybersecurity tools, technologies, methodologies, and industry trends
Collaborate with architects, consultants, delivery teams, partners, and customer stakeholders
Mentor colleagues, conduct peer reviews, and develop consulting-team capability
Identify opportunities to support customers through DEFEND products, services, and cybersecurity practices
Partner with leadership and sales teams to progress customer-value opportunities
Continuously develop expertise and contribute internal and external thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years' experience in a security consulting and/or operational security role
CISSP, CISM, or an equivalent certification
Experience working with technical and business stakeholders
Strong knowledge of information security, risk management, governance, and security architecture principles
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted customer relationships
Collaborative approach and willingness to support and mentor others
Desirable: SABSA Foundation Practitioner
Desirable: ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Desirable: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
Desirable: CRISC
Desirable: CEH
Desirable: Microsoft security certifications
Desirable: PCI-related experience and certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

3.5% Kiwisaver on top of your base salary
Southern Cross Health Insurance coverage
Mobile and Broadband discounts for yourself and family
Flexible, hybrid work environment
An allowance to contribute to your home office setup
Access to EAP services to support you across a range of wellbeing needs
Ongoing learning, professional development, and certification opportunities
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Inclusive workplace culture
Opportunities to advance skills and careers