Cyber Defence Analyst – Shift Work

One New Zealand

Cyber Defence Analyst required to protect One New Zealand from cyber threats. Monitoring security platforms and coordinating incident response in a 24/7 Cyber Defence Centre environment.

Posted 5/15/2026full-time🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDNSFirewallsLinuxTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other security platforms overnight to identify suspicious activity and potential threats
Triage and respond to security alerts, assess risk, and manage incidents through containment or timely escalation
Conduct initial incident investigations, gather evidence, and maintain accurate documentation during night shift operations
Perform threat hunting activities aligned to emerging threats and relevant threat intelligence
Work closely with on-call senior analysts and cross-functional teams to escalate and manage critical incidents
Deliver accurate and timely shift handovers, including clear incident summaries and status updates
Follow and maintain incident response runbooks, processes, and standard operating procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

A tertiary qualification in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Sound understanding of cybersecurity principles, the threat landscape, and common attack vectors
Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and EDR/XDR
Ability to work with broad direction and quickly build knowledge across a range of technologies
Experience with Linux, Windows, scripting, TCP/IP, DNS, and packet or log analysis would be highly advantageous
Industry certifications such as SSCP, GSEC, or Security+ would be desirable
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
Lifestyle leave, giving you the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity principlesthreat huntingincident investigationpacket analysislog analysisscriptingLinuxWindowsTCP/IPDNS

Soft Skills

communication skillsincident managementrisk assessmentdocumentationteam collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementadaptabilitycritical thinking

Certifications

SSCPGSECSecurity+