Specialist Application Security

Specialist Application Security-2400933

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
IT ASSURANCE AND CYBER SECURITY 
 
•    Career Development + tertiary study benefit.
•    Family friendly employer + on-site childcare providers.
•    Open to flexible work arrangements - achieve a true work/life balance.
•    Large scale enterprise, one of NZ top 10 IT sites.

Te mahi/The role

This is a unique chance to join our Cyber Security team and help shape our security landscape. 

It's rare to experience a full cyber security program lifecycle, so this role is perfect for fast-tracking your career toward becoming a cyber security leader.

As the Application Security Specialist, you'll develop and manage our application security program and recommend secure application architectures. You'll also be the go-to expert for the development and implementation of security certification and accreditation processes for applications, systems, and databases.

Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Skills and experience

Ideally, you're an experienced cyber security professional who's worked in a similar, complex environment.

Key skills and experiences we're looking for include:
•    Programming skills in various languages and scripting.
•    Membership in relevant trust groups/agencies (e.g., FIRST, REN-ISAX, AusCERT, NZITF, CERT, NZ).
•    Industry qualifications like CISSP or CEH.
•    Knowledge of frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or COBIT.
•    Experience with various operating systems, infrastructure applications, and their network interactions.

Mō te tīma/About our team

At the University of Otago, you would be joining the team responsible for empowering our future New Zealand thinkers every day. You will be making learning easier for 21,000 students, setting 5,000+ staff up for success, and enabling the ground-breaking research which kick-starts innovations to benefit generations to come.

Pūroko/Further details

This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours) position, located in Dunedin. 

The appointment range for this position is $75,380 to $94,075 per annum, however remuneration is negotiable for the right candidate.

We offer five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.  

More information regarding employee benefits can be found here. Employee Benefits
 
Applications from candidates with Māori and Pacific backgrounds or strong competencies in these areas are warmly encouraged.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Umair Zia via the contact details below.

Tono/Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2400933 will close on Sunday, 23 June 2024.

Applications will be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Umair Zia

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range Level 7 (Range of Appointments $75,380 to $84,656, Top of Range $94,075)
Organisation
 IT Assurance and Security
Job Function
 Systems Architecture and Administration