IT Security Manager

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The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and one of the world’s major research universities. We employ over 5400 academic and professional staff to support 41,000+ students making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Our IT environment is extensive, ranging from traditional IT solutions through to technology that supports cutting-edge learning, teaching and research activity. With close to 50,000 end users and ranked the 2nd largest ICT user in the 2016 CIO annual report, there is a unique level of complexity and scale in all IT strategy and operations.

With IT Security being imperative to the day to day running of the University, an opportunity has emerged to appoint an IT Operational Security Manager to join the Information Technology Services Team on a full time permanent basis.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, this role has prime responsibility for overseeing the operational security of the University’s IT Services. The successful candidate will play an integral role in representing the security team in the solution design process, and in setting standards and procedures to ensure security concepts are embedded in all services and systems, including the network, operating systems and applications.

Some other key responsibilities will include:

• Development and maintenance of comprehensive vulnerability scanning and security testing frameworks
• Key role in the incident response team including technical guidance and best practice leadership
• The promotion of best practice IT Security practices across the University and broader IT Security community

With a large and complex environment, the scale and complexity inherent to the University offers unparalleled opportunities for skills development and learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an IT Security leader to step into a multifaceted and challenging environment and utilise their expertise to influence and help develop a superior IT security framework.

Our Ideal Applicant

Tertiary qualified within a relevant discipline, ideal applicants will be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the field of IT Security. You'll have a successful background within specialist teams across a broad range of IT functions with an emphasis on security across different platforms. You will also need:

• Experience influencing within high performing teams
• The ability to provide thought leadership relating to IT security across large and diverse organisations
• High-level communication skills, with verbal, written and interpersonal capability being essential
• The ability to present security concepts and initiatives to a range of audiences
• Proven experience with documenting and maintaining policies and procedures
• A broad working knowledge of all aspects of security including endpoint protection, intrusion detection, incident response, operating systems and networking
• Experience working within relevant security communities is essential and an understanding of software development and cloud computing is desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary 
• 6.75% superannuation scheme 
• 5 weeks annual leave 
• Subsidised car parking and childcare 
• Flexible working and a culture dedicated to work life balance 

Please apply online. Any additional enquiries can be directed to Joshua Chapman on +64 9 923 8262.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Applications close 28 July 2018.

For further information go to www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Direct enquiries only please - no agencies.