Intermediate Network Engineer

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.
About us
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand's cyber defence. We fulfil the cyber security responsibilities of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) | Te Tira Tiaki, to detect and disrupt high-impact cyber threats nationally.
The role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 CND System Engineer to join our team at the Frontline of National Cyber Defence.
We're seeking an exceptional CND Systems Engineer driven by a passion for engineering, designing, and maintaining cutting-edge Computer Network Defence (CND) and investigative infrastructure. In this critical role, you'll be at the forefront of enhancing GCSB's capability to detect, disrupt, and deter the most sophisticated cyber threats facing New Zealand—directly contributing to the protection of our nation.
Our work may be classified, but the secret to our success isn't—it's our people. Our engineers are the backbone of ground breaking cyber security solutions that have earned national acclaim, including the 2023 Public Service Commission's Spirit of Service Award for Service Excellence, the Prime Minister's Award, and the 2022 iSANZ Award for Best New Zealand Security Product or Service.
This is your opportunity to be part of a high performing, positive and inclusive team of CND Systems Engineers operating at the intersection of advanced enterprise networking and cyber security. The mission is vital. The technology is world-class. The challenge is unlike anything else.
Key responsibilities
Solution design and implementation
Maintain engineered solutions
Relationship management & stakeholder engagement
Why work for us
Alongside getting to work with other talented people, we also offer a range of comprehensive benefits which include:
Medical insurance and vision care packages
Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
Generous leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
Childcare allowance for your pre-schoolers
Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
Great work-life balance
Who we're looking for
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) or similar or proven equivalent experience
3+years' experience in designing, implementing and managing enterprise network infrastructure as a practitioner, and a good working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems as a Level 2 Network Engineer
Experience with DevOps and GitOps automation technologies, including CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code and containerisation
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.
The appointment range for this role is $103,009 - $109,876.
Job Details
Reference #
8886
Location(s)
Wellington
Salary
Band H $103,009 (90%) - $131,622 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
20 Jul 2025 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Experienced
Expertise
Cyber Security, Information Technology