Site Security Specialist

Transpower

Wellington
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Nationally critical environments - five offices and 182 substations!
Support projects and technical delivery, work alongside the Security Manager
Varied operational role including physical access, systems, and monitoring

Bring your communication skills and expertise in the physical access and security domain, to our unique context and setting!Transpower is the commercially focused and regulated State-Owned Enterprise that owns and operates the National Grid. At the very heart of the energy sector, we transport electricity from where it is generated to large electricity users and the distribution companies who deliver it to homes and businesses nationwide.Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system. Convergence of Information Technology (IT) systems used for data centric computing with operational technology (OT) systems used to monitor events, processes and devices, will continue and accelerate into the future - so maintenance and continuous improvement of our cyber, physical and personnel security landscape is essential.About the teamThe Security Services team at Transpower, is responsible for a range of services that include cybersecurity; physical and personnel security domain management across offices and substations; ensuring Transpower's identities and systems are world-class, accurate, effective, and efficiently managed; providing risk and assurance services to the Information Services and Technology Division; and managing physical access and site security.About the roleOur context and wider environment are unique, and this presents a great opportunity for a Site Security Specialist who will be responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of Transpower's physical access systems and accuracy of systems data. This includes hands-on operational processing of Transpower staff, contractors and consultants for access requests, changes, competency expiry and identity assurance activities administering our specialist systems and data bases.You'll also be responsible for the contract administration and operations of the specialist services contractors associated with physical access and security and utilise your technical capability supporting the Site Security Manager including with projects.What will you bring?You'll have well-developed communication and influencing skills - both written and verbal and a qualification such as New Zealand Certificate in Security, Electronic Security and/or Associate Protection Professional (APP) or their equivalent OR equivalent experience in physical security and access systems.Your cover letter will demonstrate:

5+ years of relevant experience within the physical access and security domain
5+ years of experience in contract administration
Extensive knowledge of identity management practices and technologies
Knowledge of and practical experience in developing and implementing physical security designs and applying the Protective Security Requirements (PSR)

While not essential, some understanding of the electricity industry would be ideal.Join us at Transpower!Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver.With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share. Wellbeing is supported with a range of employee health and wellness benefits - check them out at Transpower.co.nz/BenefitsNext StepsIf you're ready to bring your skills and experience to our collaborative Security Services team, please review the position description below/via our careers site and apply without delay.Role closes Wednesday 29th May. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Initial conversations and/or interviews will commence prior to the close date as suitable candidates are identified.To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.Job DetailsPosition Description
Reference # 30484
Posted on 10 May 2024
Closes on 29 May 2024 23:55
Location(s) Wellington
Expertise Information Services & Technology (IST)
Job level(s) Graduate, Associate
Work type(s) Permanent Full TimeInterested in knowing more, and seeing our Wellington head office? Watch a brief videoInternet Explorer is out of date and no longer supported.Please use one of these following browsers instead: , , .

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