Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Kia Ora, 

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join PwC New Zealand. We’re investing in the digital upskilling of all our staff, putting technology at the forefront of our solutions. Put your skills to work in new and unexpected ways, powered by the latest technology.   

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role:

The scale and complexity of Cyber-attacks is increasing every day and businesses need a trusted ally to steer them through this challenging landscape.

As a Cyber Defence Analyst, you'll be an essential part of our Managed Cyber Defence team who bring together advanced technology, data and expertise to help safeguard client organisations New Zealand wide, working on projects that redefine the future of security. 

Based in the vibrant cities of Wellington or Auckland, you'll start with in-person training, followed by the flexibility to work remotely, allowing you to contribute to complex digital ecosystems. The role involves 5 daytime shifts over a 7-day workweek, with weekends and public holidays balanced by time off during weekdays. Minimal travel means you can concentrate on honing your skills effectively.

Key responsibilities of this role will be supported with ongoing training: 

Provide support to the SOC (Security Operations Centre) and contribute to the delivery of our cyber/technology risk practice, partnering with some of NZ’s largest organisations and delivering engagements to a high standard.

Work within, and ultimately help shape, our response framework for globally scalable cyber defence.

Provide technical guidance to client organisations to correctly gather relevant data, analyse and respond to cyber security incidents.

Collaborate with project teams to ensure security considerations are integrated into design and processes, ensuring compliance with best practices..

Monitor and analyse security events and identify trends, attacks, and potential threats.

Support security engineering efforts by implementing and maintaining effective controls.

Participate in crisis simulation exercises to test incident response capabilities.

Research and stay current on the latest trends, best practices, and technology developments.

 Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience required

You don’t need any formal qualifications, just a genuine passion for growing your career within technology and security with support from your team. We are excited to see your enthusiasm and readiness to embrace learning opportunities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate technical understanding into well-thought-out advice for client organisations and work with cross-functional teams to provide business-focused solutions.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to identify patterns and trends in data to extract useful indicators of compromise.

Comfortable in client-facing environments and possesses a genuine interest in people.

Ability to thrive in fast-paced settings, managing conflicting deadlines and requirements across a range of projects.

Desirable skills and experience:

Knowledge of Windows system internals, Defender, and Active Directory's role within enterprises is beneficial.

Familiarity with EPP/EDR products such as Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Palo-Alto or similar is beneficial.

Some knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Perl, or PowerShell for process automation and data analysis is a plus.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.

PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

Opportunities, training resources and in-role time to contribute to solving community and societal issues through the PwC Foundation's core programmes aimed at child welfare through education (Toitoi and FLiP) and governance roles for not for profit organisations (On Board).

Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

If managing digital risk in a dynamic environment excites you, we would love to connect.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit the Apply Now button! If you still need some convincing and want to learn about how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html  

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