Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

Datacom · Christchurch

Posted 7/23/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

About the Role Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional who thrives on turning complex security challenges into clear, actionable outcomes? We're looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join our team and lead high-impact engagements for some of New Zealand's most important organisations. This is a role for someone who can operate independently, earn trust quickly, and bring both strategic thinking and deep technical credibility to every client conversation. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of customers — shaping their cybersecurity posture, aligning security outcomes to business strategy, and leaving organisations genuinely more resilient. What You Will Do Lead consulting engagements end-to-end, delivering high-quality outcomes on time and on budget Develop and present cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps tailored to each organisation's risk appetite and maturity Design and implement governance frameworks that are practical, sustainable and fit for purpose Conduct cybersecurity audits and assessments across a wide range of domains and industries Manage organisational and system-level risk, helping clients understand and prioritise what matters most Build and test security programmes, including system assurance, third-party/vendor assurance, incident management and security awareness Develop policies and compliance programmes that stick in the real world Engage confidently with senior leaders, technical specialists and everyone in between in workshops, writing and one-on-one Mentor and support the growth of colleagues through knowledge sharing and hands-on guidance What You Will Bring Extensive cybersecurity experience that spans the full breadth of the discipline, from governance and risk through to technology and operations Demonstrated consulting experience, with a reputation for delivering independently, managing competing priorities and earning client trust from day one Deep, working knowledge of leading international frameworks including NIST CSFv2, NIST SP800-53, ISO 27001/27002/27005, IEC 62443, PCI-DSS, SOC2 Type I/II and ASD Essential 8 Strong familiarity with New Zealand and Australian local guidance, including NZ PSR, NCSC Minimum Cyber Security Standards, HISO 10029/HISF, NZ ISM, AU ISM and the NZ Privacy Act 2020 Hands-on PCI-DSS experience including scoping, SAQ selection and issuer/processor/acquirer relationship management The ability to clearly articulate how controls relate to threats, vulnerabilities and business risk Skills A natural communicator. Equally comfortable in a boardroom, a technical deep-dive or a facilitated workshop Sharp analytical skills for information gathering, evidence collection and system analysis Proven ability to juggle multiple projects with strong self-management and professionalism Able to define solutions that are effective, feasible and sustainable — regardless of an organisation's size or maturity A genuine understanding of the intersection between cybersecurity and privacy Curious and current. Keep up with emerging threats and developments and know what they mean for NZ organisations Qualifications Relevant tertiary or professional qualifications or relevant experience Desirable certifications: ISO 27001 Lead Implementor/Auditor, CISM, CRISC Benefits Culture and Benefits Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.

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