Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description

Do Yourself a Power of Good

Want to work somewhere where you are doing good for the world, your community and yourself at the same time? Whatever your role at Vector, we’ll stretch you to find solutions for some of the world’s biggest challenges. And they don’t get much bigger than redesigning our energy future for a world of EV’s and home solar generation to help mitigate the impacts of climate change. If you want to do a power of good for yourself and the world, consider a career at Vector.

The Role

As a Cyber Security Analyst in our Security Operations Centre (SOC), you’ll help protect New Zealand’s critical infrastructure. Around 25% of your time will be spent identifying, investigating and resolving security incidents, while the remainder focuses on improving our security systems, protocols and risk posture.

You’ll work with a high-performing team of specialists across automation, incident response and vulnerability management, supporting threat detection and response across cloud, data, and operational tech environments.

This role offers the best of both worlds: hands-on operational security and proactive system enhancement — with rotating weeks focused on incident response and continuous improvement.

And just to note: this role doesn’t involve 24/7 monitoring — that function is outsourced.

Who We’re Looking For

• A mid- to senior-level SOC Analyst with a degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering — or relevant equivalent experience

• Skilled in firewalls (configuration and maintenance), web and email security, endpoint protection and SIEM

• Proficient in scripting (Python, PowerShell and/or Go)

• Experience with Akamai, Check Point, Rapid7 and AWS is a plus — as is exposure to control systems security

• A natural problem-solver with a track record of taking ownership and seeing issues through to resolution

• A strong communicator, comfortable translating technical information into everyday language and building trusted relationships with stakeholders

What We Can Offer You

Whether it’s the opportunity to work on globally relevant challenges, collaborate with leading tech partners, or make a real difference to Auckland and Aotearoa — there are plenty of reasons to choose a career at Vector.

We offer:

• A stimulating, flexible work environment full of smart, supportive people

• Hybrid working options and flexible hours so you can balance life and work

• Health and wellbeing support

• Family-friendly benefits

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Apply

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait — apply today!

At Vector, our strength comes from our people. We embrace diversity and are committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we serve — across gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race, and religion.

We’re proud to be:

• NZ’s first corporate Living Wage Accredited employer

• The first employer to receive the Accessibility Tick

• Rainbow Tick accredited

If you need assistance or accessibility support throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on 09 213 0268.