This key role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering complex, large-scale security integration and engineering projects. Drawing on deep technical expertise and hands-on experience, youâll guide clients through the full project lifecycleâensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to business needs. Beyond delivery, youâll support pre-sales and solution validation, ensuring proposed architectures are practical and executable. As a subject matter expert, youâll also play a vital role in mentoring team members and shaping capability within the practice.
What youâll do:
⢠Lead the architecture, implementation, and delivery of advanced cyber security solutions across cloud, network, and endpoint environments.
⢠Act as a trusted adviser to enterprise clientsâhelping define, evolve, and prioritise their security strategies and roadmaps.
⢠Design and deliver solutions across SIEM, EDR/XDR, identity and access management, firewalls, and secure connectivity.
⢠Work with a wide technology stack including Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Zscaler.
⢠Support pre-sales efforts by validating solution design and providing technical assurance during planning phases.
⢠Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies, enhancing service offerings, and contributing to team development.
⢠Mentor consultants and contribute to building internal capability and delivery excellence.
What youâll bring:
⢠7+ years of experience in cyber security, professional services, or technology consulting with strong security integration and engineering expertise.
⢠Deep technical knowledge across cloud, endpoint protection, networks, firewalls, SD-WAN, NAC, WAF, VPN/remote access, and unified communications.
⢠Hands-on experience and certifications with key technologies such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender suite, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Zscaler.
⢠Solid understanding of cyber security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, NZ ISM, PCI DSS), with an ability to align technical solutions to business risk.
⢠Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and guide senior decision-makers.
⢠Customer-obsessed and a self-starter, you go above and beyond to deliver exceptional outcomes and experiences.
⢠Professional and ethical, you inspire trust and confidence through integrity, empathy, and respect.
This is a hybrid role, Wellington-based, may consider Christchurch, working with thought leaders in a dynamic, independent environment, where youâre given flexibility and there are real opportunities for career growth. Ideally, I'm seeking a Principal-level consultant but will consider a highly experienced Senior-level consultant. Salary $170-210k plus benefits
Also interested to speak to contract professional with this skillset.
I'm always happy to discuss, John McGuire - Fuse IT Recruitment 021510929. (09) 3772759.
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