Senior Cyber Security Operations Engineer

Join us and play your part to protect NZ'ers from harm
Auckland-based position in a convenient Britomart location
A great place to work. With great work to do.

Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as a kaitiaki (caretakers) of the financial services in Aotearoa. We oversee a market that does right by everyone, ensuring better outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our role as a kaitiaki is brought to life by our values; Look to the Horizon, Help the Team Work, Make the Calls and Open Hearts, Open Minds.

Te Turanga | The Role

The Senior Cyber Security Operations Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the security, resilience and operational integrity of the FMA's digital environment.

This role is responsible for proactively monitoring, detecting and responding to cyber threats, embedding best-practice security controls and maintaining a strong security posture across IT systems, networks and data assets.

In this role, you'll work within the small but mighty Cyber Security team to manage security incidents, implement protective measures and continuously enhance security operations. This role collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance, drive threat mitigation strategies and strengthen cyber resilience across the FMA.

He korero mou | About you

It's a rewarding role that will be an ideal next step for you if you've gained security operations experience and have the passion for it, particularly given the ongoing learning opportunities and dynamic environment we operate in.

We're looking for you to bring:

Experience working in an information security operations role, including incident response and management.
Hands on experience with cloud security platforms and technologies.
Curiosity to continue learning and keep up to date with emerging trends, risks and threats.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to delve into complex security issues, use credible information sources and form accurate insights to inform our decision-making and response to mitigate risks.
You're not expected to have 100% of these skills. At FMA a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we'd love to hear from you.

Ng painga | What we offer

We offer some great benefits including a 4% KiwiSaver contribution, health and life insurance cover, paid leave over the Christmas period, a generous $1,500 refer a friend bonus as well as an ability to swap public holiday leave with other days that mean more to you. Additionally, we have exceptional learning and development opportunities including access to leadership development, technical training, and external coaching.

At the FMA we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work each day. We offer a range of wellness and social activities designed to support our people with aspects of their personal and professional lives and genuinely connect with their colleagues.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply today. For more information, please check out the position description attached. Applications close Wednesday 6 August 2025, however may be closed earlier if a high volume of applications are received.

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