KPMG New Zealand Looking for Security Operations Analyst at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time NEW

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network, one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, multi-nationals and government agencies. Our people experience is anchored in a clearly articulated purpose of ‘Fuelling New Zealand’s prosperity’ and our contribution to the shared wealth and lasting well-being for all New Zealanders.

Our Business Enablement team play an important part in our firm’s success. We help our people to work in a way that’s smarter and more sustainable.

The Opportunity

• Protect our information systems and data by developing, implementing and operating security processes in alignment with the security governance and the business requirements.

Day To Day You Will

• Develop, implement and operate processes that support the security governance and the business requirement
• Incident logging, monitoring, triage and resolution
• Security operation threats analysis and reporting
• Management and maintenance of the key security tools

About You

• 1-3 years’ Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.
• Proficiency in operating systems, networking, and cloud environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CySA, Security+, CEH, etc.
• Familiarity with security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, NZISM, and OWASP.
• Ability to manage information security incidents, monitor security logs/events, and maintain security operations processes.
• Performing risk assessments and business impact analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and anticipating potential issues.
• Collaborative working style with the ability to work effectively in a team and run solo when necessary.
• A curious, innovative mindset passionate about improving and challenging the status quo.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email [email protected]

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG Employee, We Will Offer You

— Access to the firm’s annual incentive scheme

— Opportunities for local and international secondments

— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

— A paid professional association membership of your choice

— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family’s overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.