System Administrator

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.

**The role**

We are currently on the hunt for an intermediate level System Administrator to provide support to this great team, and in turn, help the wider intelligence community keep up with technology requirements. You will join a collaborative, friendly and productive team who pride themselves on being able to provide exceptional service to customers across the NZIC.

Your role your will include service centre components, however there will be variety in what you do, and you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally and support the breadth of our Technology Directorate's infrastructure and technology.

This position is based in our Auckland office and will require travel (approx. once a fortnight) to Wellington during the first 6 months. This will likely reduce to once a month, however flexibility to accommodate this will need to be considered.

**Responsibilities of the role will include**:

- IT Service desk
- User account management
- System administration, management and maintenance
- Management of the configuration and operation of client-based computer operating systems
- Monitoring of systems
- Customer liaison and coordination with internal and external Agencies
- Change and impact notification

**Who we're looking for**

First and foremost, you will have a genuine interest in technology. You will also have exceptional problem-solving skills, top-notch communication skills and a results-oriented mind-set with a desire to never stop learning We are looking for people who have a drive for continuous improvement and change, whilst also being process oriented.

You will also have:

- Demonstrated experience in system administration of either Windows or Linux-based systems OR network administration
- Demonstrated experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
- Knowledge of system security

Due to the majority of the team being based in Wellington, we are looking for someone who has a strong ability to be self managing and who is comfortable working autonomously. Regular travel to Wellington will ensure you stay connected to the team and relationships with internal stakeholders can be built and maintained.

**Why work for us**

Alongside getting to work alongside our 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 preschoolers
- Onsite free gym (Wellington only)
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
- Flexible working options, and great work-life balance

**The expected appointing range**for this position is $73,684 - $76,959 per annum.

**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.