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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 t