DEFEND
DEFEND
51 – 200 Employees
ConsultingCybersecurity
DEFEND is an independent, technology-agnostic cybersecurity partner based in New Zealand. Its team helps organizations build cyber resilience through services spanning security audits and compliance, virtual CISO support, cloud and data center compliance, secure coding, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, security education, business continuity, and disaster recovery. DEFEND also provides managed cybersecurity outsourcing and consulting, with an emphasis on practical, end-user-focused threat management across a range of industries.

Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (Hybrid, New Zealand)

Monitor and investigate cybersecurity threats while delivering clear, actionable findings for DEFEND’s cyber resilience services. This hybrid position supports customers across New Zealand.

Description

  • Provide security services through effective collaboration and communication with internal teams and stakeholders
  • Monitor security events and alerts to detect potential threats
  • Triage, investigate, and analyse security alerts to determine severity and impact
  • Escalate incidents when required and assess the scope of threats to establish exposure
  • Analyse impacts, document findings, and correlate threat intelligence into actionable insights
  • Prepare, review, and summarise customer reports for accuracy and clarity
  • Respond promptly to threats while following and recording appropriate remediation procedures
  • Join a 24/7 on-call rotation to support rapid response and service continuity during critical incidents
  • Keep comprehensive records of security monitoring and incident response activities

Requirements

  • Background in threat detection
  • Experience responding to cybersecurity incidents
  • Knowledge of threat intelligence practices
  • Ability to produce clear operational reports
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Understanding of threat remediation techniques
  • Experience supporting operational readiness
  • Strong documentation capabilities
  • Availability for a 24/7 on-call rotation
  • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment
  • Based in Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch, New Zealand

Benefits

  • Employer contribution of 3.5% to KiwiSaver in addition to base salary
  • Southern Cross health insurance coverage
  • Mobile and broadband discounts for you and your family
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement
  • Allowance for setting up your home office
  • Access to employee assistance services for a range of wellbeing needs
  • Collaborative workplace culture
  • Opportunities to develop skills and progress your career
  • Inclusive environment that encourages innovative thinking

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