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The Ministry of Social Development has one of the largest government department groups in the country. This leads to a wide range of challenges in IT Security, and we are seeking a Senior IT Security Analyst to join our busy Security Operations team and IT Security Programme to help keep the Ministry safe.
Do the challenges of IT Security excite you? Do you have a technical background in IT Security with an interest in problem solving? Can you provide thought, technical and people leadership. Then you may be the kind of person we are looking for.
Our team works closely with both the Information Technology and Governance Risk and Compliance teams to ensure the Ministry has a secure technical infrastructure and information controls. This means you’ll have a wide range of platforms and technologies to learn, monitor and provide security guidance to secure. It’s a challenging, varied, fast-paced work environment, with on-going professional development.
As a team, we are responsible for a significant amount of penetration testing, with our transformation programme adding to this. Were looking for an organised individual who can lead the organisation of this, working with stakeholders, and keeping on top of requirements.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to:
This is a hands-on technical role working in a 24x7 environment. The role includes being part of an on-call roster afterhours/weekends and public holidays.
The position offers a challenging, varied, fast paced work environment, on-going professional development, and the opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of New Zealanders.
We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people who have different life experiences. Your perspective could help us make better security decisions!
The Position Description for this role can be found here: Position Description.
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
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Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.
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