Xero New Zealand
Graduate Security Analyst (Feb 2024)
Wellington
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 67,000 - 70,000 / Year
- Employee Share Program, insurance benefits, a range of leave options + more
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 11 Aug 2023
- Start date 18 Feb 2024
The role
The security of our product is fundamental to Xero. The security teams work with all areas of the business to ensure our systems are secure. We keep the good in and the bad out. We help engineers produce secure products, defend Xero from cyber attacks, and do everything in between.
You’ll have the opportunity to rotate within different security teams or spend one or more rotations in our core technical program. You’ll be self-driven, enjoy collaborating with different teams across the business, and thrive on technical challenges. All you need is an interest in security, you don’t need to have studied it.
Security analysts focus on the less code-heavy aspects of cyber security. The role values people with a keen eye for detail, naturally inquisitive skills, and a drive for upholding the safety of our customers.
The role covers a range of duties including:
- assessing Xero’s security risks
- helping Xero pass security audits
- assisting in security education campaigns
- monitoring Xero for cyberattacks
- being involved in security incidents by defending Xero as attacks occur
Ideally, you’ll:
- have a passion for and express interest in the security and privacy of our customers
- like working with servers or data, and if you like to script or write code then that’s a great combo
- love problem solving, thinking on your feet, helping other people, and taking the initiative
- enjoy investigating why things work, not just how they work
- enjoy building solutions for other Xeros, removing pain points and making their lives easier
- diving deep and analysing root causes of issues and potential vulnerabilities
If this sounds like you, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Due to the number of applications we receive, we ask that you only apply for one role in one location. Please take some time to research each opportunity available before submitting your application.
If you’re invited to a grad day, it will include technical and soft skills interviews, as well as group and individual challenges.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Creative Arts +more
- High School Certificate or higher
Reviews
I am a grad so I'm continuously learning new skills which is awesome and i've really enjoyed the challenge so far. I work alongside my team everyday to try and accomplish the goals we have.
I am mostly here to spend my graduate year learning about Xero's processes and tools so that I can perform efficiently in the future.
Conduct research studies: interviews, create screeners, write interview guides, generate findings to inform design decisions. Support senior researchers in complex studies.
About the employer
Xero New Zealand
4.5
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Technology
Our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisers, and communities around the world.
Pros and cons of working at Xero New Zealand
Pros
The work environment is really friendly and welcoming, which makes it easy to feel comfortable to come in as a beginner and learn without being judged.
The work-life balance is really good and encouraged, which takes the stress off work in general.
It's a great place to start my career because there are a lot of opportunities for growth.
The company culture is very inclusive, warm, friendly, and human-oriented.
The company is really flexible with work hours and is happy for you to work remotely whenever.
Cons
Pay is lower than I would like.
Expectations can be unclear.
Sometimes have to take meetings at inconvenient times due to time zones.
Loads of meetings, sometimes not very useful meetings either.
Because it is a global company, sometimes we have meetings with people around the world. The timezone difference can be tiring, but it is not happening often.