About the Role As a Security Operations Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional cybersecurity services to our valued customers.
Your responsibilities will include leading efforts in Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity Risk Management, and/or Code Risk Prevention by identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and communicating risks to key customer stakeholders.
Additionally, you will perform daily security checks and conduct thorough incident investigations and responses using tools such as Endpoint Protection, Firewalls, and Security Monitoring solutions.
What You'll Be Doing End to end Vulnerability Management across endpoints, applications, and infrastructure.
Generate reports, assess and prioritize vulnerabilities, and assign remediation tasks to business stakeholders.
Manage cybersecurity risks and exemptions. Perform risk assessments for active and/or critical (zero day) vulnerabilities. Assess, prioritize, and oversee security incidents for enterprise clients, collaborating with both internal and external teams to deliver resolutions within service level agreements (SLAs).
Utilize your expertise in network security, endpoint protection, and identity protection while leveraging a variety of advanced security capabilities. Oversee security hardening activities and Cloud Security Posture Management. Implement roadmap initiatives and enhance services through the development of processes, integrations, and new features. What You'll Bring Strong technical expertise: Familiar with vulnerability scanning tools, SIEM, EDR, and/or related security tools and technologies. Customer-centric mindset: Proven experience engaging with customers to communicate complex technical issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels, driven by a passion for creating exceptional experiences. Documentation Proficiency: Exceptional writing and review abilities to create top-notch reports and workflows. Cybersecurity and Operational Frameworks: Proficient understanding of threat management, incident response protocols, and cybersecurity principles along with relevant industry standards, demonstrating the capability to implement these in practical situations. Continuous Improvement: Passion for staying ahead of evolving threats and driving security innovation to ensure that we deliver value and excellence to our customers. Certifications: Relevant certifications from recognized professional organizations that showcase your expertise in cybersecurity (such as ISACA, ISC2, GIAC, or CompTIA) will be advantageous.
A degree or tertiary qualification will also be a competitive advantage. Specific Requirements Experience: We are looking for candidates with at least one year of experience in cybersecurity roles, especially in Security Operations Center (SOC) positions, or a background in software development or related technical areas. Benefits About DEFEND: We're a business-centric cybersecurity organization founded by a team of passionate cybersecurity experts whose mission is to BUILD A CYBER RESILIENT WORLD.
Over the last five years, we've experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers in New Zealand and across 66 countries and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft's 2022 New Zealand Partner of the year!
Each customer we work with is different.
Our dedicated approach is to help organizations progress on their cyber resilience journey by delivering outstanding industry services with the highest level of professionalism and care.
We hold ourselves accountable by our core values.
Our People First culture sets us apart, and we believe working with DEFEND will be a time in your life you will look back on and truly believe you made a real difference.
What's great about working for DEFEND? By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture & awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive & defensive security, developing yourself in technology and digital delivery across multiple sectors.
Work life balance: With a national focus throughout New Zealand, our team is made up of skilled individuals at different stages in their careers, therefore we can offer flexibility in base location, as well as embracing remote working. Flexible working arrangements are available to suit your lifestyle. Career / Professional Development: Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Mentors: You'll be joining a team of truly passionate and highly skilled individuals who are at the top of their game and who enjoy imparting their knowledge and experience to others. Opportunity: Progress into other exciting roles across DEFEND. Diversity & Inclusion: We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Our goal is to be recognized as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or disability.
Each addition to our team is an opportunity to grow and diversify our ideas, experiences, and viewpoints.
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