Senior Technical Analyst, Cryptanalysis Operations Team at Government Communications Security Bureau, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The secret to our success is our people. While we are ordinary people, we are not all the same. We welcome diversity, in all its forms, in fact we consider it a strength. Join us and work at the heart of national security to protect New Zealand and New Zealanders.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Analyst for our Cryptanalysis Operations Team, a role that can be based in Wellington or Auckland. The team is responsible for the design, implementation, and automation of sensitive techniques and software that enable analysts to make the most of the data we have available. We use sensitive processes, capable hardware, and smart people to reveal intelligence from data.

International engagement with partner agencies is an important responsibility of this role, and there are opportunities for short and longer-term international travel. Some domestic travel may be required to support the team.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Confidently lead the team's representation in senior and/or specialist technical forums, domestically and internationally
• Have demonstrable experience planning, leading and executing challenging technical projects in complex stakeholder environments
• Effectively coordinate complex operations across the organisation
• Have excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationship-management skills
• Identify innovative and unique opportunities to support the intelligence mission
• Enjoy technically challenging work in a collaborative and creative environment
• Proactively contribute to the growth and development of other team member's technical skills.

In return, we can offer you a challenging, operationally-focused role in a curious, smart, and innovative team.

We offer comprehensive benefits, flexibility and work-life balance. If you have questions about working with us, we've busted the most common myths - check out our myth busting booklet https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting

To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must 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 application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we ask that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality. You are expected to exercise discretion during the recruitment process and throughout your career.