Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Palmerston North or Wellington
About Advantage
Advantage is a New Zealand-owned managed services, networking and security provider with over 40 years in the market. We help organisations build secure, resilient environments where IT just works and data stays secure.
With offices in Palmerston North, Wellington and Auckland, our 60-strong team combines deep technical expertise with a partnership-driven approach, united by our values of Care, Trust, Growth and Agility.
The Opportunity
Following an internal promotion, we’re excited to open this opportunity for the next Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team.
This is a senior, hands-on role within our managed security environment. You’ll work across multiple customer environments, designing and implementing modern security solutions, leading complex changes, and helping customers strengthen their security posture in a practical, meaningful way.
You’ll be trusted to make sound technical decisions, solve challenging problems, and contribute to how our managed security services continue to evolve.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and implementing secure network and cloud security solutions across customer environments
- Leading complex security upgrades, migrations and remediation initiatives
- Engineering and managing security platforms including firewalls, SIEM, endpoint protection, WAF and email security
- Supporting secure LAN, WAN, VPN and segmentation designs to maintain resilient and secure environments
- Strengthening detection and response through threat intelligence and continuous monitoring improvements
- Identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective mitigation controls
- Using scripting and automation to improve operational efficiency and consistency
- Documenting standards and working closely with customers and internal teams to deliver strong security outcomes
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- 7+ years’ experience in cyber security engineering roles
- Experience delivering or supporting managed security services or multi-customer security environments
- Strong hands-on experience with firewalls, SIEM and endpoint protection platforms
- Solid networking knowledge including TCP/IP, routing, switching, LAN, WAN, VPN, DNS and DHCP
- Proven capability designing and implementing complex security changes and upgrades
- Experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective mitigation controls
- Scripting or automation skills using PowerShell, Python or similar
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have:
- Experience with WAF and NDR technologies
- Exposure to security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 or similar
- Experience with platforms such as Palo Alto, FortiGate, SentinelOne, Illumio, Netskope, Avanan or comparable tools
- Experience applying threat intelligence to strengthen detection and response capability
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security or similar
Why Join Advantage
Make a real impact on how our security services are designed and delivered. Join an experienced, collaborative team where your expertise is valued and your contribution shapes outcomes. We offer flexible working and a clear commitment to learning, growth and career progression, reflected in this opportunity arising through internal promotion.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your security engineering career, apply now. To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in New Zealand.
