Security Analyst
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Full-Time
- On-Site
Job Description:
The Company
This opportunity is exclusively managed by Walker Smith in partnership with Softsource vBridge.
Founded in 2004, Softsource vBridge is a New Zealand-owned ICT systems integrator delivering specialist technology solutions, professional services, technical expertise and data centre services to organisations across the SMB, government and enterprise sectors.
The business has built a strong reputation for helping Kiwi organisations modernise and secure their technology environments. Their approach centres on collaboration, innovation and leveraging the collective expertise of their team to deliver practical, high-quality solutions for clients across New Zealand.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking to add a Security Analyst to their Christchurch team.
The Role
Based in Christchurch, this full-time position plays a key role in protecting both Softsource vBridge and their clients’ digital environments.
You’ll work within a growing security practice, helping identify, analyse and mitigate potential cyber threats while contributing to the development of robust security frameworks and processes.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys both technical security operations and consultative security work, supporting internal teams as well as external customers.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will ideally have:
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Security Analyst or in a similar cyber security role within the ICT industry
- Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including: Network security, Endpoint security, Identity and access management
- Experience working with security tools and technologies such as: SIEM platforms, Vulnerability scanners and Incident response tooling
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, investigate and resolve security incidents
- Knowledge of security standards, regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and support security incident response across Softsource vBridge and client environments, including breach analysis and remediation
- Design, implement and maintain security controls, policies and frameworks across internal and customer systems
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis and security audits
- Monitor and manage security access controls, ensuring data integrity and compliance
- Provide reporting and insights on security posture, incident response effectiveness and disaster recovery readiness
- Continuously improve incident response and recovery processes using insights from breach investigations and threat intelligence
- Provide hands-on security support, including configuration, troubleshooting and remediation
- Support pre-sales and solution design, contributing to security proposals and bid responses
What’s on Offer
Softsource vBridge is committed to creating an environment where people can do their best work. Benefits include: Competitive salary package, opportunities for professional development and career growth, flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance as well as employee recognition and reward programmes
If you’re a security professional looking to join a growing cyber capability and work with a range of modern client environments, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Walker Smith for a confidential discussion.