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# Lifecycle Manager at DEFEND

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Waitematā, Auckland

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: not_specified

**Posted**
: Aug 19, 2026

## Description

DEFEND is seeking a Lifecycle Manager responsible for leading security platform upgrades, migrations, deployments, and lifecycle initiatives across various customer environments. This role involves owning release management, change governance, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful product delivery. The manager will drive lifecycle governance, lead compliance activities, manage vendor engagements, build customer relationships, and support datacenter and field delivery activities.

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