Junior Cybersecurity Opportunities

About the role:
We are looking to recruit for two junior level Cybersecurity positions in either our Wellington or Auckland office. One position is as a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst and the other as a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer both within our Security Operations team. These roles are client facing.

Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
The Junior Cybersecurity Analyst supports the delivery of security operations services to SSS’s clients. The role focuses on learning and performing core Security Operations functions including daily checks, monitoring, triaging, and documenting security alerts and incidents.

The positions play a key role in protecting client environments, providing high-quality detection and response, and contributing to SSS’s strategy of building a SOC that is scalable, efficient, and customer focused. Main duties include:

• Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts

• Run daily checks across SIEM, SOAR and EDR/XDR platforms

• Spot and escalate issues with data sources and detections

• Document incidents and processes

• Join our on-call roster to support 24/7 service delivery

Junior Security Engineer
Help deliver, configure and support the security solutions that protect our clients. You’ll build hands-on skills across SSS’s technology and work directly with clients from discovery through to ongoing support.

• Deploy, configure and support SSS security solutions in client environments

• Work with clients to understand their requirements and deliver services that add value

• Support our sales team with technical advice during the presales process

• Build your skills and certifications across our technology, and stay current with new features and the wider market

• Document processes, incident resolutions and knowledge base articles

• Help improve how our practice works

• Represent SSS at industry groups, forums and conferences

• Build strong relationships with clients and suppliers

• Join our on-call roster to support 24/7 service delivery

These are not traditional junior cybersecurity roles, we are looking for people with an engineering mindset who are excited about building automation, experimenting with AI tools, and helping shape the future of how modern security operations are delivered.

Our Values
We are proud of our culture, and we employ passionate people who share our values:

• Client First – We prioritise our clients' needs and success in every decision. We measure success not by activity, but by what that activity produces.

• Don't Settle – We are relentless in the pursuit of security mastery and continuous improvement.

• You're an Expert – We hire the best, trust their judgment, and empower them to deliver specialised expertise.

• Love What You Do – We bring enthusiasm, passion, and energy to our critical mission of securing clients.

What you will bring to the team:
This position is expected to operate at a foundational proficiency level. You should have:

• At least 1 to 2 years’ experience in IT support, service desk or similar roles such as Security Operations Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst or Engineer.

• Performs security operations duties under appropriate supervision while developing independence over time.

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply SOC and Sec Eng processes and tools.

• Demonstrate continuous development through on-the-job experience and professional learning.

• Understand basic Security Operations terminology, concepts, and incident response principles.

• Expected to maintain cybersecurity certifications and complete ongoing professional development to meet/maintain foundational proficiency standards.

Who are we?
SSS provides specialist cybersecurity solutions, managed services outcomes, and consulting services to large and enterprise businesses in New Zealand and Australia.

Our clients include significant organisations such as banks, financial institutions, central and local government agencies, and health and education organisations.

We are a growing business and pride ourselves in fostering an innovative, and inclusive culture where we provide learning and development opportunities for all of our team. This role will give you the opportunity to work alongside an entrepreneurial CEO, supportive Head of Security Operations, and a team of cybersecurity experts, in a business that is backed by international investors with experience growing and scaling technology businesses.

Why join SSS?
We are a small organisation with a team who are passionate about helping organisations solve some of their biggest cybersecurity problems. We pride ourselves on our dynamic leadership, competitive remuneration, and great benefits, including:

• Supportive culture and ongoing learning opportunities.

• Regular team and company-wide social activities.

• We will give you a day off on your birthday.

• A fully stocked kitchen with snacks, drinks, and a quality coffee machine.

• Flexible working, our base is at least 3 days in the office each week.

Ready to be part of the SSS team? Apply today!

Please note:

• Please include a cover letter identifying which role(s) you would like to apply for, outlining how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and requirements of the role(s).

• We are managing the recruitment process for this role in-house, and we are not currently seeking the services of employment agents.

• We will be reviewing applications as they come in.