Application Security Analyst

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Application Security Analyst

Te Tūranga - The Role

The Applications Security Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the security of software applications within an organisation. This position involves evaluating, enhancing, and maintaining the security posture of applications across the development lifecycle. The primary focus is on identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

The Application Security Analyst performs the following core functions for the Tait. 

• Ensure Engineering and Development teams achieve and maintain ISO27001 certification.
• Take ownership and ensure governance, policy, procedures, and standards are applied in Tait  Engineering and Development to meet agreed security standards within the Business
• Identification, investigation, and resolution of security breaches related to Tait Products. 
• Work closely with the CISO to create, implement, and maintain policies, standards and procedures to comply with ISO 27001. 

The duties of the role will include:

• Strategy & Planning (Under guidance from CISO, and COO)
• Acquisition & Deployment 
• Operational Management 

Ō pūkenga - About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor's degree in computer science and/or relevant experience in the discipline.

Preferred:  One or more of the following: 

• CompTIA Security+ 
• CISSP / CISA 
• Certified ethical hacking or equivalent certification 
• Any other relevant security certifications

As well as:

• Familiarity with secure development frameworks to include OWASP/SANS and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or PCI- DSS. 
• Experience in   implementing   ISO   27001   /   NZISM   or   equivalent standards, documentation and management systems 
• Working   knowledge of intrusion protection, dual factor authentication, encryption and other security solutions.
• Understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols. 
• Working Knowledge in Software development life cycle preferably with digital radio products. 
• Working knowledge of cloud security architectures and solutions. 

Ngā painga - what's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together.

We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture. 

• We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with CV and cover Letter and we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed:

Applications will close Sunday 15th September 2024

For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com