Cybersecurity Engineer

About the Role

This position is part of the Digital Services division within the People, Performance and Culture group at Hamilton City Council. The group’s mission is to empower the council to become a leading, community-focused organisation by prioritising vital initiatives, ensuring effective systems and tools, and enhancing team workflows.

We seek a skilled and collaborative Cybersecurity Engineer with a security-by-design mindset to join our agile Digital Services Team. Your responsibilities will combine operational, tactical, and strategic tasks, supporting the cybersecurity roadmap. You will be involved in delivering initiatives, managing cybersecurity incidents, assessing risks, influencing cyber strategy, administering systems, and implementing cybersecurity standards.

As a key member of the Cyber team, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Digital Services teams such as Cloud and Network, Application Platform, Service Desk, and other departments across the organisation. You will join an agile team dedicated to elevating cybersecurity posture across various business units and infrastructures through both tactical and strategic efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Preferred relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO Auditor, or GIAC.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience defending cybersecurity across people, processes, and technology.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards.
• Capability to conduct security assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Knowledge of cloud security and virtualization technologies.
• Hands-on experience with security tools.
• Over five years of professional experience in cybersecurity or related fields.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain security controls effectively.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Ability to champion the Cyber and Risk functions within Digital Services and the wider organisation.
• Capacity to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Experience working in agile environments both within cybersecurity and cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

Salary: Approximately NZD 110,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working policy recognised through awards.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Two wellbeing days annually.
• Complimentary health insurance covering hospital and surgical care through Unimed, including discounted membership for family members.
• Free yearly health evaluations and flu vaccinations.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Reimbursement for eye tests and glasses.
• Discounted offers from local businesses such as gyms, cafes, dental care, hairdressers, and more.

Application Process

Submit your application including your resume (and optionally a cover letter combined as a single PDF) by the closing date of 25 August 2026. Shortlisting will occur on an ongoing basis.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hamilton City Council honours the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and values inclusiveness with respect for diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents. Accessibility support is available during the selection process upon request.

Compliance

Applicants will be notified via email about application outcomes. Shortlisted candidates must complete interviews, reference checks, criminal record checks, and additional background screening as required. The council does not engage unsolicited recruitment agencies and bears no liability for fees related to such contacts.