Cyber Security Engineering Team Lead at NZ Defence Force, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Help design, build and support cool edgy stuff that enables NZDF to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber adversaries! Our people need to be able to detect and respond to APTs. If you know what APTs are, relish the challenge and are outstanding in your job, then consider joining us.

Our Defence Cyber Security Centre (DCSC) defends and protects the Defence Information Environment against cyber security threats.

As the Cyber Security Engineering Team Lead you will play a critical role in equipping incident monitoring and response teams, as well as vulnerability testing and penetration teams, with the tools and solutions needed to operate in a time critical environment.

You will oversee the Cyber Security Engineering team to build, support and maintain solutions for the DCSC as well as take ownership of problem solving tasks that are particularly complex and require senior-level knowledge and expertise.   

This will be a varied role in which you will:

• Lead the team to advise on engineering solutions to problems identified during external audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments;
• engage with internal stakeholders to understand toolset and solution requirements to enable the rapid detection of and response to Cyber Security incidents;
• ensure DCSC tools and solutions are fit-for-purpose and enable the effective protection of the Defence Information Environment;
• act as a Subject Matter Expert for the wider NZDF to influence security design across the organisation; and
• manage staff through ongoing constructive feedback, mentoring and coaching and ensure your team has the training and resources to perform affectively.

It's an exciting time to join the Cyber Security Operations Centre at NZDF as we invest and grow in this emerging field and this is a chance to play a part in building, supporting and maintaining CSOC toolsets and solutions that will enable the rapid detection and response to Cyber Security Incidents.

We are offering this role in either Wellington or Auckland.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

This role will suit you if you are a proactive self-starter with a background in Cyber Security system engineering and have experience leading, coaching or developing others.  

You will be someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, ever-changing environment and in addition you will have:

• senior-level deployment and operational experience of commercial firewalls, SIEM, common network detection methods, vulnerability scanning tools and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions and a variety of operating systems;
• programming / shell scripting experience (BASH, PowerShell, etc.);
• knowledge of cyber risks, the current threat landscape, and common attacks used to compromise systems; and
• knowledge of the NZ Government requirements for security including the NZISM, Protective Security Requirements, and GCIO requirements.

You will need to be able to talk the talk, walk the walk and balance many balls in the air. This is fun, exciting and challenging role that are few and far between.

Please note :

• You must be able and willing to travel within New Zealand and overseas if required.
• This position is required to be on call and may involve out of hours work for which you will be well compensated for.
• This position requires the individual to be a citizen of NZ, UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years and be able to hold a Top Secret Special security clearance. To be eligible for a Top Secret Special clearance, you must either hold NZ citizenship, be a NZ Permanent Residence or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa AND have a 15 year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate's application may not be able to be progressed. 

Mō mātou | About Us

Our Defence Digital Group provides the core information and communication services that underpin New Zealand Defence operations. We are entrusted to deliver and support the Defence technology that helps keep New Zealanders safe.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force contributes to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family.
• Full time ongoing work.
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
• Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
• Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year.
• Flexible working environment and positive culture.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Variety, challenge and a chance to influence.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Applications close on Thursday 2 February 2023.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Higher level Security Clearance