Virtual Applications and Desktop Engineer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Mō te tūnga | About the role

As one of Engineers working in the Virtual Applications and Desktop team, you will be responsible for providing support for incidents, problems and changes.

You will also spend a lot of your day involved in the development of new products and product enhancements as part of a DevOps team.

From time to time you will also have the opportunity to work with our other product teams to ensure that mutually beneficial goals are achieved.

As part of Defence Digital Group you will use a range of technologies to support 14,000 personnel, many of whom are operating in geographically remote or hostile environments to protect your whanau, your country and our environment from harm.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

  • Deployment and management of Windows virtual Desktop environments;
  • Proficiencies with Citrix Desktop Virtualisation;
  • Involvement in the support of a largescale Virtual desktop environments and
  • Knowledge of NZISM and ITIL.
Additional skills

  • An IT related degree or certification; and/or;
  • Equivalent experience working in an IT environment; two or more years;
  • Experience with IT Security is advantageous;
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications and or Virtual Desktop technologies is advantageous;
  • Working in an Agile framework;
  • Describing technical solutions to nontechnical audiences; and
  • Good Documentation Skills.
Mō mātou | About Us
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 is contributing 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
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.
  • 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 preemployment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
Applications close on Sunday 2 April 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
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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