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Security Assurance Analyst

100 - 125,000 pa

Seize this opportunity to hone your craft in a well supported complex systems environment.

The Role

Information Security Analyst looking for your next challenge? We’re recruiting for a Security Assurance Analyst to join a large, well-established organisation in the education sector.

As a key member of the security team, you will be responsible for managing the Certification & Accreditation (C&A) program, ensuring IT systems meet industry security standards and compliance frameworks such as NZISM, ISO 27001, and NIST. You will conduct risk assessments, compliance audits, and security evaluations, working across teams to embed best practices. Additionally, you will support incident response activities, provide security reporting, and help build a strong security aware culture. Documentation, or it didn't happen.

This is an opportunity to shape security practices in a high-impact environment, making a real difference to information security in the education sector.

The Person

We are looking for a cybersecurity professional with:

• Five or more years of experience in information security, risk assessment, and compliance
• Proven expertise in Certification & Accreditation (C&A) programs
• Strong working knowledge of security frameworks such as NZISM, ISO 27001, and NIST
• Experience conducting risk assessments, compliance audits, and security evaluations
• The ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for security risks and solutions

Desirable skills include:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC
• Experience working within government or large enterprise environments

The Organisation

Upper Echelon is a specialist recruitment agency, partnering with leading organisations to connect top tier talent with career defining opportunities.

This role is with a respected organisation in the education sector, dedicated to shaping the future of learning in New Zealand. You will be joining an inclusive, forward-thinking team that values security, innovation, and professional growth.

Why Apply?

• Career-defining role in cybersecurity
• Work with a highly skilled, collaborative team
• Wellington based with hybrid working options
• Life and income protection insurance
• Flexible start and finish times
• 3 extra holidays days each year between Christmas and New Year
• 10 days of sick leave (available from the first day of work)
• 5 days of domestic leave each year
• Life and Income insurance
• School holiday childcare subsidy
• More!



Apply now or to learn more, contact Richard Alexander [email protected] for a confidential discussion.