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Security Operations Lead

AucklandPermanent Full-Timelead

OtherSecurity Operations EngineerCybersecuritySecurity Operations

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KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. At KPMG, we believe in fuelling prosperity for all New Zealanders. This purpose drives everything we do,

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OtherSecurity Operations EngineerCybersecuritySecurity Operations

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. At KPMG, we believe in fuelling prosperity for all New Zealanders. This purpose drives everything we do, from our client work to internal practises, all guided by our shared values of Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Together, for Better.

Lead the frontline of cyber defence of one of New Zealand’s most trusted professional services firms. As Security Operations Lead, you will take charge of our Security Operations Centre (SOC) and guide a team of talented SOC Analysts in protecting our organisation and clients from ever‑evolving cyber threats.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the action - serving as the primary point of escalation for frontline security operations, mentoring analysts, and continuously improving how security operations are delivered.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, influence how security operations evolve, and work on meaningful challenges in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The position is Auckland based however we are open for the right candidate to be based from another one of our main centres.

Lead day‑to‑day Security Operations, ensuring consistent delivery, timely threat response, and protection of the Firm’s systems, data and services.

Ensure security tools, monitoring capabilities and threat detection activities are effective and fit for purpose, with priorities set to reduce attack surface and strengthen operational effectiveness.

Lead security incident response and advanced threat analysis, ensuring insights, patterns and lessons learned are translated into improved controls, informed decision‑making and reduced future risk.

Ensure processes, controls and playbooks are embedded, consistently applied and regularly reviewed, using insights to drive continuous improvement and strengthen operational resilience.

At least 5 years’ experience as a SOC Analyst or Team Lead.

Tertiary qualification in either Computer Science, Software Engineering or Cyber Security.

Industry certifications such as CISM, ISC2 SSCP, or equivalent.

Experience with using and managing SIEM, SOAR and SOC Tools.

Ability to execute effective threat hunting to enable incident response capabilities.

Experience writing and security incident response findings through reports.

A fundamental understanding of Security Operations Centre including general purpose, approaches, and methodologies.

Ability to lead a team and identify growth and development opportunities for their team.

Ability to provide strategic advice, guidance, and input to our business leaders to support a broad range of objectives.

Ability to build strong relationships across our firm.

Uses data and insights to enhance performance.