Incident Response Consultant

Incident Response Consultant

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team at Kordia as an Incident Response Consultant.  This role has emerged due to our significant growth and expanding client base. Ideally suited to someone with strong interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, and strong project and task management skills within the IT Security space.  

Ko tā mātou mahi - About the role

In this role, you will coordinate and facilitate incidents for our customers, conduct hands-on digital forensic examinations, and provide technical assistance as needed.

Ko tō mahi – What you will do

Daily you will find yourself delivering Threat Intelligence, performing Threat Hunting duties for our Cyber Defence Operations (CDO) client base, and managing the operational aspects of Kordia’s managed security services clients for Incident Response and Digital Forensics. 

Additionally, you will assist the team in creating and facilitating Table-top exercises, engaging in Threat Hunting and Intelligence gathering, and managing customer relationships. You will act as the primary Incident Responder during cyber security incidents, ensuring high-quality, timely customer reporting and identifying opportunities for continual service improvement. 

This role requires close collaboration with the Incident Response (IR) team, Cyber Defence Operations (CDO), and various support functions across the business. 

Na tōu rourou - What you will bring 

Along with your passion for Cyber Security and your keen interest in the industry you will have:

• IACIS CFCE Certification desired, however the ability to pass this certification is essential
• CIMS Certification preferred, however the ability to pass this certification is essential
• 5 years' experience in a similar role within the IT Security industry
• Ability to analyse data to detect patterns and anomalies 
• Strong problem-solving skills to quickly assess security incidents
• Proficiency in clearly explaining technical details and incident impacts to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent written report writing skills and a high standard of word formatting and presentation
• Experience with conducting Digital Forensic examinations and preservation of evidence including chain of custody, by way of practical experience and tertiary qualifications

Mō mātou tēnei - Our organisation

Kordia delivers mission-critical technology and network solutions across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We specialise in the telecommunications, cloud transformation, cyber security, broadcast media and safety of life sectors and have been delivering innovative and reliable solutions to customers for over 60 years.  

Ō Tātou Uara - Our company values

Our culture and values encourage and reward those that are collaborative, trustworthy, humble, courageous and expert.  If these values appeal to you, we can offer you an environment in which you will thrive.

Nōu te rourou – Why join us?

At Kordia, we believe every team member has a role to play in the overall success of the business, whether it is through our working relationships, technology or skills.  Our culture and values encourage and reward those that are collaborative, trustworthy, humble, courageous and experts.  

We also offer:

• Learning and development budgets for professional development
• Internal career progression pathways
• Hybrid/Flexible working
• A range of retail discounts and benefits
• Enhanced parental leave entitlements
• Life Insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives
• EAP services
• Group discounted medical insurance
• Matched Employer superannuation contribution up to 5%

Me pehea te tono - How to apply

All applicants be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident or hold a valid work visa to legally work in New Zealand immediately. (Please detail your visa status as part of the application process). Be willing to undergo police vetting and any other checks relevant to the role. 

We appreciate every application but due to the high volumes received, we will only be contacting candidates who meet the specified criteria and are selected for further consideration.