Principal Cybersecurity Specialist
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Are you a cybersecurity generalist with experience across multiple domains
- Do you have an interest in building and implementing the Universitys cybersecurity strategy
- Can you communicate effectively with people across a range of levels from end-users to managers
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Principal Cybersecurity Specialist to join our Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions team and protect the University on a permanent full-time basis.
As Principal Cybersecurity Specialist youll be given an opportunity to work across all aspects of our cybersecurity programme working closely with both Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions and the rest of the University. Youll be helping to both build and implement our cybersecurity strategy.
Key responsibilities:
Serve as a subject matter expert in specific cybersecurity domains demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills.
Lead the design and development of comprehensive cybersecurity architectures aligned with organisational goals.
Perform incident response activities ensuring swift and effective resolution of cybersecurity incidents.
Mentor and train junior members of the cybersecurity team fostering their professional growth and development.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
Youre a cybersecurity generalist with experience across multiple domains and the ability to quickly bridge any gaps in your knowledge. If you only meet some of these requirements but bring complementary skills we still want to hear from you.
Key requirements:
Broad cybersecurity knowledge across multiple domains (e.g. SOC penetration testing architecture GRC security engineering networking or any other areas).
Excellent communication skills with demonstrable experience in communicating effectively with people across a range of levels (from end-users to developers to managers).
Comfortable self-managing priorities and tasks as required.
Desirable:
Experience in large organisations (preferably tertiary or public sector).
Knowledge of and experience applying key frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001 NIST ASD Essential Eight NZISM Privacy Act).
Relevant industry certifications (e.g. AZ-500 CISSP OSCP or any others that demonstrate knowledge in specialist areas).
Experience representing yourself or an organisation in cybersecurity forums (e.g. conference presentations user group participation CVE submissions bug bounties or any other similar kinds of engagement with the wider community).
Role Description: Click here to see further information including salary details.
If this link is not available click apply to view this on the University careers page.
Close date for vacancy:27 January 2026.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Stephen Shkardoon Cybersecurity Manager ()
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current relevant visa they will need to secure this independently.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Classroom Experience
- Dayforce
- Go
- Cloud Computing
- AWS
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more
