Senior Cybersecurity Consultant - Application Security (AppSec)
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Full Time
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Job description
About Datacom
Datacom is one of Australasia's foremost technology providers, combining technology, skilled personnel, and expertise to help organisations adapt and prosper in a fast-evolving digital landscape. We support a wide range of clients including governmental bodies, large enterprises, and emerging businesses, ensuring meaningful and effective outcomes for our clients and communities.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Application Security (AppSec) Consultant to join New Zealand’s largest cybersecurity and connectivity services provider. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-calibre advice and solutions to our clients. Our culture embraces problem-solving individuals who are motivated by challenges. The position includes leadership responsibilities for performance, productivity, and team development within the Cybersecurity division, with a strong emphasis on Application Security.
Primary Responsibilities
- Champion innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement, ensuring sustainable business growth and success.
- Collaborate extensively within internal teams, broader business units, and customer organizations to deliver solutions.
- Manage and nurture vendor partnerships that support cybersecurity consulting and operational service offerings, fostering a culture of quality and excellence.
- Drive the planning, development, and execution of Datacom’s Application Security services and solutions.
- Maintain a passion for application cybersecurity, emerging technologies, business transformation, and solving complex client challenges.
Qualifications and Experience
- Deep technical knowledge in cybersecurity technologies with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven leadership skills, with experience leading and mentoring cybersecurity professionals.
- Background in service-oriented environments focused on delivery and results.
- Relevant cybersecurity professional certifications demonstrating technical expertise.
- Hands-on experience with DevSecOps principles and Application Security best practices, including OWASP methodologies.
- Strong passion for application security, with previous roles potentially including penetration testing, software development, or security consultancy.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years dedicated to Application Security.
- Experience in public speaking or presenting at conferences and holding industry-relevant certifications is advantageous.
Culture and Benefits
Join a supportive environment that nurtures career growth, prioritizes wellbeing, and enables impactful work. Employees benefit from top-tier learning and development programs, inclusive wellbeing initiatives, and a comprehensive range of employee advantages designed to support both professional and personal life.
- Paid parental leave.
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme (DataCare).
- Continuous learning opportunities, certifications, and career progression support.
- Access to leading-edge learning platforms and future skills development.
- Recognition initiatives to celebrate outstanding contributions.
- Exclusive employee discounts and financial wellbeing programs.
- Engagement in meaningful work with tangible impact.