Cyber Security Integration Engineer at Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington - Wairarapa
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Are you a motivated, customer-focused individual and interested in a fixed-term, full-time role?
- Do you have demonstratable experience in a Cybersecurity related role preferably within a medium to large IT organisation?
- Have you got sound knowledge and understanding of Operating Systems, Networking, Applications and enterprise services?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Cyber Security Integration Engineer. This role represents an interesting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in the Cybersecurity team by leveraging your expertise in infrastructure and security to strengthen the University's overall security posture. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate on transformative initiatives that include identity management, server hardening, cloud-based security solutions, and beyond. You'll be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge technologies and strategies to protect critical systems and ensure seamless integration across infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Key responsibilities:
- Deploy agreed mitigations for the security issues detected by the 2024 penetration test
- Setting up and optimise Microsoft Sentinel to enhance threat detection and response
- Creating and manage our detections and responses rules
- Strengthen Active Directory, servers, and other critical systems against vulnerabilities
- Proactively improve the security score in Microsoft Defender by implementing best practices
- Configure websites within Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to protect against cyber threats
- Implement the Automated Certificate Management Environment (ACME) protocol for streamlined certificate lifecycle management
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who will play a vital role in the Cybersecurity team by leveraging your expertise in infrastructure and security to strengthen the University's overall security posture.
Key requirements:
- Demonstratable experience in a Cybersecurity related role preferably within medium to large IT organisations
- Security system design experience in medium to large business environments
- Proven ability to liaise effectively and professionally with clients and stakeholders
- Proven ability to establish policies and procedures and create appropriate documentation
- A solid understanding of networks, firewalls, proxies, SIEM, Cloud, Endpoint controls, DLP concepts and technologies
- Experience and expertise with Fortinet, Cisco, Microsoft, Azure and SIEM products
- A sound knowledge and understanding of operating systems, networking, applications and enterprise services
- Exposure to security orchestration and automation, threat intelligence or threat hunting
- The ability to work under pressure and think on your feet to solve problems
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There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand's top research University.
Close date for vacancy: Saturday, 15 February 2025.
Contact details for vacancy
If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Rodrigo Carneiro (rodrigo.carneiro@vuw.ac.nz).
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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Victoria University of Wellington |
Location: | Wellington - Wairarapa |
Position type: | Permanent - Full Time |
Category: | Education |
Date listed: | 05-Feb-2025 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 15-Feb-2025 |
Reference: | NZ/VICU08149 |
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Website: | http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/ |
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