Senior Security Analyst
Senior Security Analyst in Kordia's Cyber Defence Operations Centre in Auckland, acting as an escalation point for complex second-line alerts: investigating threats, managing incidents to resolution, improving detection/automation, and mentoring junior analysts. Core tech includes Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Sentinel/SIEM, threat intelligence, and network security.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Auckland - Victoria Street, New Zealand
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong grounding in cyber security operations
- Practical experience with Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Sentinel or other SIEM platforms, threat intelligence, network security and email protection
- Strong knowledge of network protocols and common authentication methods
- Solid understanding of the current cyber threat landscape
- SC-200 Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
- Relevant security and network qualifications
- Ability to work through complex security issues, collaborate across teams and share technical knowledge with others
Nice to have
- AZ-500, SC-300 or SC-400 certifications
Full description
For more than 65 years, Kordia has proudly kept New Zealanders and their businesses safe, connected and ready for the future. Operating across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, we deliver mission-critical solutions spanning broadcasting, telecommunications infrastructure, maritime communications, cloud and cyber security. With a talented team of more than 450 experts, we’re trusted by many of New Zealand’s largest organisations to protect what matters most.
**Ko tā mātou mahi - About the role
**We’re looking for a Senior Security Analyst to step into a key role within our Cyber Defence Operations Centre, taking greater ownership of complex security investigations and helping strengthen the security outcomes we deliver for Kordia and our customers.
You’ll be a key escalation point for second line alerts and incidents, applying your technical expertise to investigate threats, guide remediation and manage incidents through to resolution. Just as importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how we operate by improving detection and response, identifying automation and data enrichment opportunities, and helping build capability across the wider analyst team.
Ko tō mahi – What you will do**
Reporting to the Security Operations Centre Manager, you’ll work closely with analysts, security specialists and teams across Kordia. This is an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while taking on greater responsibility for complex investigations, continuous improvement and the development of others.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading the investigation and triage of complex second line security alerts and incidents
- Managing incidents through to resolution and escalating complex threats when specialist expertise is required
- Analysing security activity and providing clear, effective remediation recommendations
- Identifying opportunities to improve detection, tune controls and strengthen our managed security services
- Driving opportunities for security orchestration, automation and data enrichment
- Troubleshooting security tools and infrastructure
- Contributing to customer reporting, documentation, processes and continual service improvement
- Mentoring interns, graduates and developing analysts, sharing your expertise to strengthen capability across the team
- Providing out of hours support for security events when required.
Nā tōu rourou - What you will bring**
You’ll already have a strong grounding in cyber security operations and be ready to apply that experience to more complex work and broader team responsibilities. This is an ideal role for a Security Analyst who is ready to step into a Senior role. You'll also bring: