2023 Graduate Security Analyst (Auckland)

Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive. 
At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world. This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do. We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections. Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.
Our eligibility criteria for the graduate program are:Full-time working rightsFewer than 12 months professional working experience in relevant industriesAvailability to start full-time in February 2023
For more information, head over to our grad and intern website: https://www.xero.com/graduate/
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 AnalystSecurity 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 cyber attacks- being involved in security incidents by defending Xero as attacks occur
What we’d like to see from youIdeally 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  Why Xero?
At Xero we support many types of flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance your work, your life and your passions. We offer a great remuneration package including shares plus a range of leave options to suit your well-being. Our work environment encourages continuous improvement and career development and you’ll get to work with the latest technology.  
Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we’re immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better understand and serve customers, attract top talent and innovate successfully. We are a member of Pride in Diversity, in recognition of our inclusive workplace. So, from the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do the best work of your life.
Xero strongly encourages employees and contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work from a Xero office, or engage in any face-to-face Xero business.  Xero will work with anyone who is not vaccinated, or prefers not to disclose their vaccination status, to determine what reasonable accommodations can be provided to ensure their role can be performed safely.