Security Threat Hunter

Be at the forefront of cybersecurity, safeguarding critical infrastructure and ensuring system integrity.
Enjoy professional development, modern waterfront offices, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.
Permanent opportunity
Auckland Transport is leading the development of transport and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities. It doesn't matter if you choose to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.

Auckland's transport solution on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task. We need to ensure AT is an efficient and sustainable organisation that provides the services and infrastructure our community needs now and into the future.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are committed to safeguarding our infrastructure and ensuring the security and integrity of our systems. We are seeking a proactive and skilled Security Threat Hunter to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a knack for identifying and mitigating potential threats, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively identify and develop security detection capabilities to mitigate potential threats.
Conduct threat analysis and respond to emerging cyber threats and malicious activities.
Develop and implement threat hunting methodologies and create mitigations and response capabilities.
Manage a continuous threat hunting process to discover hidden threats.
Identify data collection gaps and enhance detection coverage based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Lead research to balance detection accuracy between precision and low-variance detection.
Develop detection rules and automation to support security monitoring.
Prioritize and develop mechanisms to detect Advanced Persistent Threats (APT).
Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and enhance security operations, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, FW, DLP, and Email security.
Investigate malicious activities such as cyber intrusions and data breaches.
Provide recommendations on security best practices and maintain documentation on threats and mitigations.
Ensure PCI compliance security controls are maintained
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

You will have strong problem-solving and investigative skills with a deep understanding of IT security principles and technologies. You will bring prior experience in establishing threat hunting activities to proactively track undetected threats.

Ability to prioritize and manage security detection capabilities along with proactive threat hunting.
Collaboration skills to work with Security Analysts and engineers in developing security detection measures.
Research skills to stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry standards (ISO, NIST, CIS).
Qualifications:

Tertiary degree in information systems or information security, or three years of equivalent work experience.
Relevant security certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Pentest+.
Role-Specific Experience:

Hands-on experience in developing threat detection/hunting and/or SOAR capability.
Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and various security solutions (CTI, SIEM, NDR, OSINT, EDR, UEBA).
Desired: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) and experience with SOAR platforms.
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

Investment in your professional development and training
Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
Paid parental and partner leave
Study assistance
Health and Wellbeing benefits
Professional memberships
AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Come join us in in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today! If this sounds like your new next leadership role then we'd love to hear from you. Applications close 23rd April 2025.

For further information or a confidential chat, please contact Rennie Sharma rennie.sharma@at.govt.nz

Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau. We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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