Microsoft Security Architects and Engineers
DEFEND
Microsoft Security Architects and Engineers
DEFEND
Independent cyber security outsourcing and consulting
DEFEND Limited · Auckland, New Zealand (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-08
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Professional Services
We are on the hunt for Architects and Engineers who like being at the front of customer delivery, improving security posture, getting full value from Microsoft licensing, and helping organisations adopt AI and agents securely.
We want to hear from you if you have hands-on experience implementing some or all of the following tools:
Preferred certifications or experience include:
It's ok if you don't tick every box, DEFEND will support you to complete any core certifications required for you to do your role
About DEFEND:
Our dream at DEFEND is to improve everyday life by creating a cyber resilient world. Over the last few years, we've experienced phenomenal growth, working with a wide variety of customers and winning several industry awards, including Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year for 2025!
Why DEFEND?
We believe in investing in our employees’ growth and providing them with opportunities to advance their skills and careers. We offer a collaborative workplace culture, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where innovative thinking is encouraged.
By joining our innovative and creative team you will have the opportunity to contribute a variety of cybersecurity outcomes, from culture & awareness of cyber resilience, through to offensive & defensive security. No matter what your role, everyone at DEFEND contributes towards our dream of creating a cyber resilient world.
The benefits of working at DEFEND
In addition to working for a growing, dynamic NZ company, DEFEND offers the following benefits to all our DEFENDers
3.5% Kiwisaver on top of your base salary
Southern Cross Health Insurance coverage
Mobile and Broadband discounts for yourself and family
Flexible, hybrid work environment
An allowance to contribute to your home office setup
Access to EAP services to support you across a range of wellbeing needs
Diversity & Inclusion:
At DEFEND, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often don’t apply for roles they don’t feel they meet all the criteria for. We’re committed to creating an environment that enables all our team to thrive. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to hear how you might contribute to the team and being our next DEFENDer.
Ready to help shape the future of cybersecurity in New Zealand? Apply now or learn more at: https://defend.co.nz/careers/
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DEFEND provides outsourced cyber security consulting and managed services across ANZ, covering auditing and compliance (NIST), virtual CISO, cloud/data centre connectivity, network security, secure coding, endpoint protection, threat education, and disaster recovery/business continuity planning. It deploys security professionals who follow standard frameworks to deliver tailored advisory and managed programs, including a procurement service to get the right tools at the best price and ongoing security education. It differentiates itself as an independent, agnostic partner focused on end-user threat management and practical risk reduction, combining cross-domain security expertise with procurement facilitation and C-level guidance in ANZ. Its goal is to help customers access the right people, processes, and technology to prevent and mitigate cyber-attacks and maintain business continuity.
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