This key role is responsible for designing developing and delivering complex large-scale security integration and engineering projects. Drawing on deep technical expertise and hands-on experience you ll guide clients through the full project lifecycle ensuring solutions are secure scalable and aligned to business needs. Beyond delivery you ll support pre-sales and solution validation ensuring proposed architectures are practical and executable. As a subject matter expert you ll also play a vital role in mentoring team members and shaping capability within the practice.
What you ll do:
Lead the architecture implementation and delivery of advanced cyber security solutions across cloud network and endpoint environments.
Act as a trusted adviser to enterprise clients helping define evolve and prioritise their security strategies and roadmaps.
Design and deliver solutions across SIEM EDR/XDR identity and access management firewalls and secure connectivity.
Work with a wide technology stack including Splunk Microsoft Sentinel CrowdStrike Defender for Endpoint Palo Alto Fortinet and Zscaler.
Support pre-sales efforts by validating solution design and providing technical assurance during planning phases.
Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies enhancing service offerings and contributing to team development.
Mentor consultants and contribute to building internal capability and delivery excellence.
What you ll bring:
7 years of experience in cyber security professional services or technology consulting with strong security integration and engineering expertise.
Deep technical knowledge across cloud endpoint protection networks firewalls SD-WAN NAC WAF VPN/remote access and unified communications.
Hands-on experience and certifications with key technologies such as Splunk Microsoft Defender suite Sentinel CrowdStrike Palo Alto Fortinet and Zscaler.
Solid understanding of cyber security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001 NIST NZ ISM PCI DSS) with an ability to align technical solutions to business risk.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and guide senior decision-makers.
Customer-obsessed and a self-starter you go above and beyond to deliver exceptional outcomes and experiences.
Professional and ethical you inspire trust and confidence through integrity empathy and respect.
This is a hybrid role Wellington-based may consider Christchurch working with thought leaders in a dynamic independent environment where you re given flexibility and there are real opportunities for career growth. Ideally Im seeking a Principal-level consultant but will consider a highly experienced Senior-level consultant. Salary $170-210k plus benefits
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Im always happy to discuss John McGuire - Fuse IT Recruitment. (09).
Principal/Senior Security Solutions Consultant
