Senior Cyber Security Consultant

We are a highly regarded, New Zealand owned technology company. We offer a creative and stimulating work environment and we value and respect inclusivity and diversity.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

Theta’s Cyber Security Practice is looking for a motivated Senior Cyber Security Consultant to lead the design, development and delivery of security solutions and provide technical cyber security services to our clients. 

From digital development to business intelligence systems and artificial intelligence, Theta is a complex organization that offers a broad set of solutions to customers throughout New Zealand. We are looking for someone who can help deliver our security consultancy services to our customers and contribute to the running of Theta’s Managed Security Services. 

Skills and experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

• 5+ years cyber security consulting experience
• Excellent documentation, reporting and presentation skills
• Proven ability to scope, quote, lead and deliver client engagements
• Experience in delivering risk assessments, security reviews and prioritised improvement roadmaps
• Passionate about customer outcomes and working as a team
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills
• Cloud security expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure and AWS
• Familiarity with audit and monitoring tools, knowledge and experience with security frameworks such NIST, CIS, NZ PSR, NZISM, ISO 27001
• Hands-on experience with adversary simulation, threat modelling and security control testing
• Modern security operations, MDR, threat intelligence, digital forensics and incident response & triage skills with CrowdStrike, Entra ID and Defender
• Strong grounding in network, identity, appsec and endpoint security

Candidates must be available for rostered on-call work.

About us | Mō mātou

We have 30 years of experience as a New Zealand-owned technology consultancy. We take pride in our multicultural and diverse team of circa 280 skilled professionals. Our offices are in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch.

Working with clients in both the public and private sectors, we strive to deliver innovative solutions and enable smarter outcomes. Our company attracts some of the brightest minds in the industry, as we foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Our values are:

• Our people are our greatest asset.
• We conduct business ethically.
• Invention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growth.
• We work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work/life balance.
• Excellence is our passion and we deliver what we promise – or more!
• We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all of our activities
• We value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain it!

Benefits of working at Theta | Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Theta

Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers. We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment. 

Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And we make time for the fun things in life! 

We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing: 

• Professional growth and learning opportunities 
• A competitive salary (commensurate with experience) 
• Hybrid working model (from a minimum of 2 days in the office)
• Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees 
• Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees 
• Enhanced parental leave payment – salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentive 
• Volunteer days 
• Internal Referral Incentive 
• Staff Assistance Programme 
• Annual Flu injections 
• Sick leave from your first day on board 
• Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed 
• Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices. 

Please note, all potential employees will be required to consent to a Ministry of Justice check and a Credit check. 

We are only accepting applications from those already residing in NZ with the relevant visas. 

Apply now | Tono ināianei 

Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you!