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IT Security Analyst

Wellington or Auckland based 

Do the challenges of IT Security excite you rather than worry you? Do you have a technical background in IT Security with an interest in problem solving? Then you may be the kind of person we are looking for.

The Ministry of Social Development has one of the largest IT Groups in the country. This leads to a wide range of challenges in IT Security and we are seeking an IT Security Analyst to join our busy IT Security team and IT Security Programme to help keep the Ministry safe.

Our team works closely with both the Infrastructure & Core Software and Digital teams to ensure the Ministry has a secure technical infrastructure. This means you'll have a wide range of platforms and technologies to learn to secure. It's a challenging, varied, fast-paced work environment, with on-going professional development. 

As an IT Security Analyst, you will focus on:

• The ever-changing threats to our services
• Monitoring systems and staff behaviour
• Reporting and tracking incidents
• Spending time involved in specific projects offering advice and helping the delivery of solutions
• Supporting and guiding other security analysts
• Technical design review of new solutions
• Helping to create new training and educational material for staff
• Building strong working relationships across MSD and the IT community including the CISO team.

This is a hands-on technical role working in a 24x7 environment. The role includes an on-call roster. 

About you:

You are an experienced IT Security Analyst or IT professional looking to develop further in this area. Naturally curious and analytical, you enjoy tackling challenging problems to find solutions. 

We value perspectives from people who have different life experiences and we particularly encourage you to apply if you're from a group who is under-represented in technology. Your perspective could help us make better security decisions!

The position offers a challenging, varied, fast paced work environment, on-going professional development, and the opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of New Zealanders. 

If you want to be part of a team that is all about helping to build successful individuals, and in turn building strong, healthy families and communities then we would love to hear from you.

Shortlisting may start prior to the closure date.

Existing government security clearance or the ability to gain and maintain such a clearance is a requirement for this role. Please see this link to the public NZSIS information for further information about the vetting process for national security clearances: https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/assets/Personnel-security/Getting-a-national-security-clearance-Dec-2019.pdf

Benefits:

We offer structures and tools such as Flexible working arrangements, Health Insurance and Vision care, Westpac Government Employee Pac, MSD Wellbeing Plan and Learning and Capability- Study Assistance to support our people and their development. 

Position Description:

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-people-and-capability/information-technology/teired-3-level-junior-to-senior-it-security-analyst-oct-2020.docx

IT Security Analyst Salary range: $91,341.00 - $111,639.00

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description. 

All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz

Internal MSD Employees â€“ please apply through your myHR portal at work.  This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: Wednesday the 2nd February 2022

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.  We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, HapÅ«, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy which requires employees to be fully vaccinated. As a condition of employment, you must show evidence using My Vaccine Pass (or My Covid Record).