Virtual Security Manager - Auckland, Christchurch - 64571 - Spark

General information

Location

Auckland, Christchurch

Expertise

Governance & Security, Technology

Job Level

Experienced

Employment Type

Permanent full-time

Close Date

14-Jul-2026

Ref #

64571

Description & Requirements

Spark NZ

As New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, Spark's purpose is to help all of New Zealand win big in a digital world. We provide mobile, broadband, and digital services to millions of New Zealanders and thousands of New Zealand businesses.

We operate in an exciting and constantly evolving industry, where the pace of change brings new and unique challenges every day, so we operate using Agile ways of working to allow us to meet the fast-changing needs of our customers. Agile replaces the traditional hierarchical organisational structure to produce a transparent, collaborative environment with highly productive teams who are empowered to deliver better outcomes for our customers, communities, and all of New Zealand.

About the Role:

As a Virtual Security Manager, you will be a key security resource as part of our Managed Cyber Security products. You will be the operational face of the product from our Cyber Defence Opertions area, providing end-to-end ownership, visibility of recommendations, capability and knowledge. In addition, you will perform information security analysis and presenting various continuous improvement artifacts to customers.

You will work collaboratively with other members of the CDO MSSP Sec Ops team as well as other Engineering teams and Service management teams as part of delivering the relevant aspects of our Cyber Security managed products.

Day to day you will be involved in:

·         Produce management information by means of reporting (for both internal and external audiences)

·         Analyse & present monthly reporting to each customer

·         Periodic Threat assessments

·         Working with the wider CDO MSSP SecOps team on the implementation of improvements

·         Incident reviews & associated trend analysis along with our customers

·         Drive, manage and maintain relevant policies, processes and standards

·         Create & Maintain tracking registers of ongoing activity related to the subscribed product

·         Contribute towards and own continuous improvement activities within the CDO MSSP Sec Ops team and wider

What experience you'll bring?

· Proven track record (2 - 5 years) in the delivery of Information Security services

· Preferred certification or experience in the Microsoft and/or CrowdStrike security products e.g. SC-200

ITIL Foundation certification or experience of working within an ITIL oriented organisation.

· Ability to qualify for and maintain NZ Government Security Clearance (Confidential Level or higher)

· Excellent security principals and controls experience

· Understanding of threat assessments, using Mitre is preferred

· Customer service orientation and approach

· Analysis and problem-solving skills

· Demonstrated risk management methodology and business impact assessment skills

· Proven track record of service management capability

· Excellent communication skills - document preparation, oral presentation, negotiation, active listening etc.

· Excellent MS Office Product Suite skills

· Proficient in the use of AI

WHY CHOOSE US:

Diversity and Inclusion: Te Kanorau me te Whakawhāiti mai

At Spark, we are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture.  Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be "how things are done at Spark", embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices.  We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.

Sustainability: Toitū

Sustainability is a key focus for us.  We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's recovery and economic transformation.  The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.

Benefits: Awhina

Our people matter and we make sure we look after them. As a valued employee of Spark, we've got our people covered with a range of leading benefits including:

Wellbeing - Comprehensive medical insurance, life and income protection.  Access to wellbeing coaches, EAP and in-house Specialist Clinical support through our leading Mahi Tahi Wellness programme.

Hybrid ways of working - for most teams at Spark this means being in the office for 4 days a week, and 1 day being flexible.

Leave - in addition to four weeks annual leave, we offer purchased leave, enhanced parental leave support and study leave.

Spark Credit – we provide permanent employees with $120 monthly Spark credit to use on any of our amazing products.

Spark Share scheme – periodically we offer the opportunity to buy into our share scheme.

Career development – access to an internal marketplace that connects employees with experiential, on the job learning across Spark.

Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining).

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