Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
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 for nationally significant organisations.
Who 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 preschoolers
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
- Great work-life balance
The role
We are on the lookout for System Engineers to be based in Blenheim! This position has varied levels you can come in as, so keep an eye out for the salary descriptions for each level at the bottom of this ad.
The role itself is key to the operational support of Windows and Linux environments and works across the full spectrum from physical devices, virtualisation, operating systems and application support.
You'll be joining a specialised and close-knit team that enjoys challenges and working collaboratively. The team is passionate about what they do and are excited to have you onboard!
Key responsibilities
- Information and data management
- Subject matter expertise
- Systems management and engineering
- Technical design
Who we're looking for
You will be someone who also likes a challenge and is eager to participate. You'll understand the need for policy and processes and have a process improvement mindset.
Pending the level you are considering applying for, we expect to see the following outlined in your application:
Level 1:
- At least 3 years' relevant experience in the computing or IT industry
- Infrastructure management skills and experience in at least one of:
- Windows
- Unix (Linux)
- Replication/backup and recovery management
- Equipment installation
- System skills and experience in Active Directory
- Computer scripting skills would be a bonus!
Level 2:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the computing or IT industry
- Infrastructure management skills and experience in:
- Virtualisation technologies
- Windows
- Unix (Linux)
- Equipment installation
- System skills and experience including:
- Active Directory
- DNS
- Understanding of Databases and Certificates
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.
- Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks.
Still unsure? Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we expect that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality during the recruitment process and throughout your career.
We'll provide you with information and tips throughout the recruitment process, but in the meantime check out our Myth Busting booklet: https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting.
The expected appointment range for this position is:
- Level 1 $87,048 - $92,852
- Level 2 $103,009 - $109,876