Infrastructure Engineer at Government Communications Security Bureau, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.

At the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, our mission is to protect and enhance Aotearoa New Zealand's security and wellbeing. We provide Signals Intelligence and Cyber Security and resilience to organisations of national significance to successfully navigate in an unpredictable world.

Are you

• Naturally curious?
• A recent graduate, in the first years of your career or an experienced professional?
• Interested in joining an organisation that is committed to the security and well-being of New Zealand?

If your answers to these questions are all yes, keep reading.

The role

As an Infrastructure Engineer you will work in a varied and interesting role developing and supporting infrastructure platforms across a range of capabilities and technologies.  The role is mission focussed and you will have the opportunity to shape, influence and design systems to suit required outcomes.

We offer a flexible environment where you can work to your strengths while having the opportunity to learn and experiment in other areas. We are looking for those with strong skills and/or interest in systems or network engineering, computer science, telecommunications, network analysis and/or cyber security.

Key responsibilities

You will be exposed to a wide range of activities to develop your skill set by:

• Installing and configuring hardware, storage, and networking;
• Making life manageable by utilising automation and virtualisation tools;
• Designing and implementing systems to support stakeholder requirements through system engineering/administration;
• And most importantly, make sure security is built in at all levels of our capabilities as we support and deploy for GCSB missions.

Who we're looking for

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong critical and analytical skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• A commitment to integrity and the ability to be discreet;
• A team player attitude;
• Proven academic success and broad life skills;
• A strong desire to keep New Zealand and New Zealanders safe.

You will join a highly talented and technical team performing satisfying, purposeful work using advanced technologies while also having the space to work on your own to solve interesting and complex problems.

If you are up for the challenge and want a career, not just a job, where no two days are ever the same … apply with us today!

Appointing range:

• Level 1: $87,048 - $92,851
• Level 2: $103,009 - $109,876
• Level 3: $120,359 - $128,383

Benefits of working with us include:

• A supportive team environment - we have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can focus and learn and differences are respected;
• Unique work which involves coming up with original creative and analytical solutions;
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities that will help you get to wherever you want to go in your career;
• Potential for travel;
• Extra benefits - flexible schedule for work/life balance, childcare allowance for your pre-schoolers, active social club, in-house gym, health insurance and eye checks are just some of our everyday perks.

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

You must:

• Have been a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years

OR

Hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years

• Be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance
  • Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.

Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.

We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting