Security Engineer

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Auckland Transport is seeking a talented Security Engineer to protect our computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats and unauthorized access.

You'll play a key role in proactively identifying, mitigating, and preventing cyber risks and data breaches that could compromise our operations and sensitive information.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain security controls, solutions, and architectures for applications, cloud systems, networks, and critical infrastructure.

Configure and manage security tools (firewalls, IDS / IPS, WAF, etc.).

Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and ethical hacking.

Investigate security incidents and breaches, and perform incident response activities.

Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices.

Collaborate with IT teams, developers, and external stakeholders to integrate security.

Monitor security systems, logs, and alerts for threats and anomalies.

Provide security awareness training and promote a security-conscious culture.

Prepare reports and document findings or procedures.

Engage in continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications

Tertiary degree in computer science, information security, or equivalent experience.

One or more relevant certifications (e.g., ISC2 CISSP, Microsoft SC-200 / AZ500, or similar).

Experience

Previous cybersecurity roles (security analyst, penetration tester, security administrator).

Experience with Microsoft security tools and a diverse range of network monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and encryption tools.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Effective prioritization and execution in high-pressure environments.

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication.

Ability to present technical ideas in business-friendly language.

Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative.

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences.

Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

Our flexible working initiative empowers our people to work flexibly whilst meeting the needs of our customers, the organisation, and the individual.

In addition, we also offer :

25% discount on public transport services across Auckland

Investment in your professional development and training

Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability

Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office

Paid parental and partner leave

Study assistance

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Professional memberships

AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Maori, , and many more

Come join us in shaping the future of transport in Auckland – apply today.

If this sounds like your ideal role, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or a confidential chat, please contact

Applications close 19 October

Location : Central Auckland

Expertise : Analyst, Engineering Design, Governance, Information Technology, Risk & Assurance Management

#J-

• Ljbffr