Cyber Defence Analyst (Night Shift)

He aha ai tātou – Why us?

At One NZ we’re not just imagining the future, we’re building it. Our purpose? A better-connected Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia renarena te taukaea i Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

Our ambition? To become the most AI-enabled telco on the planet. This isn’t just about our technology, It’s about you. We’re investing in our people like never before.... empowering them to grow, lead, and shape what’s next.

 

Through our AI School, access to world-class learning platforms, or career pathways that evolve with you, we create an environment where your curiosity thrives, and your skills accelerate.

 

Join us and be part of something extraordinary: connect with purpose and help redefine what’s possible.  

 

Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e ki atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

“If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”

Ko tō tūranga – your role

As a Cyber Defence Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting One New Zealand and our customers from cyber threats by providing continuous monitoring, incident response, and security operations support during night shift coverage. 

Working as part of a highly engaged Cyber Defence team, you will investigate and respond to security alerts, support threat detection and containment, and help ensure the integrity, availability, and resilience of our technology environment.

This role is key to maintaining strong overnight cyber defence capability, enabling timely escalation, effective incident management, and seamless operational continuity across the wider security function.

This role requires availability for night shifts, with occasional weekend day shifts and public holidays as needed.

Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do

• Monitor SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other security platforms overnight to identify suspicious activity and potential threats
• Triage and respond to security alerts, assess risk, and manage incidents through containment or timely escalation
• Conduct initial incident investigations, gather evidence, and maintain accurate documentation during night shift operations
• Perform threat hunting activities aligned to emerging threats and relevant threat intelligence
• Work closely with on-call senior analysts and cross-functional teams to escalate and manage critical incidents
• Deliver accurate and timely shift handovers, including clear incident summaries and status updates
• Follow and maintain incident response runbooks, processes, and standard operating procedures

Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Sound understanding of cybersecurity principles, the threat landscape, and common attack vectors
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and EDR/XDR
• Ability to work with broad direction and quickly build knowledge across a range of technologies
• Experience with Linux, Windows, scripting, TCP/IP, DNS, and packet or log analysis would be highly advantageous
• Industry certifications such as SSCP, GSEC, or Security+ would be desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nā mātou te rourou – what you’ll get

• One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & whānau commitments.
• A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
• Lifestyle leave, giving you the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
• Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

 

 

We are proudly Rainbow Tick certified and champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. Joining our whānau is more than starting a new job - it’s the beginning of a journey that will challenge and inspire you to play a role in something bigger. 

 

Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā.

We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.

 

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