Senior Systems Engineer - Security

Are you a hands-on infrastructure and security professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems while helping maintain secure and resilient technology environments?

We're looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, Security to join our IT Operations team on a 12-month fixed term basis. In this role, you'll help support and enhance the secure operation of our infrastructure, cloud platforms, networks and end-user technology services while working closely with internal teams, vendors and security partners. This role can be based in either our Wellington or Auckland Offices.

About the role

This is a varied role that combines systems engineering, operational support and security best practice. You'll play a key part in maintaining and improving our technology environment, supporting the delivery of technology initiatives and helping strengthen MAS's security posture.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Supporting the secure operation of infrastructure, cloud services and business-critical systems.

• Managing server, network and cloud environments, including patching, upgrades and secure configuration.

• Investigating and resolving complex incidents and operational issues.

• Supporting vulnerability management, security monitoring and endpoint protection activities.

• Contributing to disaster recovery, business continuity and operational resilience initiatives.

• Providing technical guidance to colleagues and stakeholders while supporting continuous improvement across IT Operations.

About you

You'll bring a strong systems engineering background along with experience working in modern Microsoft and cloud environments.

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

• Experience supporting Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.

• Strong infrastructure administration and troubleshooting skills.

• Knowledge of identity and access management, vulnerability management, monitoring and endpoint security.

• Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Entra ID, Defender, Intune or Sentinel.

• Networking experience, ideally in Cisco environments.

• Exposure to incident response, risk reduction and security improvement initiatives.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

Relevant tertiary qualifications and industry certifications across Microsoft, cloud, networking or cyber security disciplines will be highly regarded.

About MAS

We're a New Zealand owned insurance and investment company with a difference. As a mutual, we're owned by our Members and make meaningful contributions to our community through our charitable foundation.

At MAS, you'll join a team that's:

• Motivated to make a difference

• Focused on delivering high quality outcomes for our Members

• Guided by our values: Make a difference, In it together and Own it, do it

• Supportive, inclusive and committed to helping each other succeed

• Looked after with a range of benefits including Health and Life insurance, Income Protection Insurance and 6% KiwiSaver

Apply now

If you're an experienced Systems Engineer looking for an opportunity to contribute to a security-focused technology environment, we'd love to hear from you.