Systems Security Engineer

Company Description

Welcome! Kia Ora 

The Warehouse Group (TWG) is a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We are the largest general merchandise retailer in NZ across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery & Noel Leeming. We continue to have our customers top of mind as we work purposefully together, “Helping Kiwis live better every day”. Brand-led and retail-focused, we’re continuing our drive to deliver quality products and unparalleled experience for our customers, in a retail world that is dynamic and ever-changing!

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Security Engineer to join our cybersecurity team and contribute to the protection of our digital assets.

• Manage the lifecycle of security tools, ensuring alignment with TWG's strategic objectives
• Lead initiatives to enhance and upgrade security platforms and controls across TWG's digital infrastructure
• Develop and implement automated technical solutions to address threats and vulnerabilities effectively
• Respond promptly to security incidents, minimizing impact and maintaining operational continuity
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure, including firewalls, EDR, SIEM, and related systems
• Collaborate with the security team to address both external and internal threats during incident response procedures

This role includes On-Call responsibilities to ensure continuous security coverage.

Qualifications

The role of Systems Security Engineer is critical to our organisation's cybersecurity infrastructure. Successful candidates must possess the following qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of proven experience in security engineering or cybersecurity operations, particularly within enterprise or complex IT environments.
• Extensive hands-on experience implementing and managing core security functions, including logging and monitoring, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to and mitigate security incidents effectively.

Essential Skills:

• Logging and Alerting: Comprehensive understanding of log management and monitoring principles, including implementation, tuning, and analysis of alerts for threat detection.
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Advanced proficiency in designing, implementing, and optimising endpoint protection profiles for threat detection and mitigation.
• Network Detection and Response (NDR): In-depth knowledge of network security practices and tools for identifying and addressing anomalies across on-premises and cloud environments.
• User Authentication and Access: Expertise in multi-factor authentication, conditional access, and role-based access control to enforce robust user access policies.
• Vulnerability Management: Proven ability to identify, prioritise, and address vulnerabilities across systems, with a thorough understanding of patching processes and remediation strategies.
• Scripting and Automation: Advanced skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python to automate security processes, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks.

Critical Attributes:

• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional ability to think critically and assess complex security scenarios to develop effective solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Highly proactive approach to identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical challenges.
• Collaboration: Superior interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Communication: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills for precise reporting, documentation, and training purposes.

Complementary Certifications:

• Compliance Knowledge: Comprehensive familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, PCI DSS, and zero trust principles to align practices with regulatory and organisational standards.

The successful candidate must be prepared to work in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment with critical deadlines and pathways. The ability to adapt swiftly to changing priorities and deliver results under pressure is paramount.

Additional Information

We are intentional about finding the right people, allowing us to perform work as a team that truly makes a difference for the business and or customers.  What we can promise in return is work that will challenge & excite, working with passionate like-minded people.

Our teams balance a hybrid working approach (up to 2 days per week from home). Conveniently located in Northcote, we offer free car parking on-site plus EV charging!  We'll also give you your birthday off, great discounts across our brands and excellent career opportunities within the business!

Excited by the opportunity? Apply today!