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 nationally.
The roles
Are you a curious mind who thrives on solving complex problems? Join us to shape the technology 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.
We are looking for exceptional Analyst Systems & Security and Senior Analysts to join our forward-thinking team at the Frontline of National Cyber Defence. You'll play a pivotal role in the design, configuration, development and maintenance of specialist and high-impact software systems that support the critical functions of the NCSC.
This is your opportunity to bring your analytical expertise and enthusiasm to a collaborative and inclusive team that celebrates initiative, energy and continuous learning. Our mission is vital. The technology is world-class. The challenge is unlike anything else.
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute and participate in solution design and implementation
- Provide technical support and guidance on systems used to meet stakeholder needs
- Relationship management and stakeholder engagement
- Measure and mitigate technical risks
- The senior position will play a key part in the strategic design, enhancement and support procurement of additional capability as needs change
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
We're looking for people who can hit the ground running, navigate complexity with confidence and dive into unfamiliar systems with enthusiasm and precision. You'll also be able to build and maintain strong relationships.
In addition to this, we'd like to see the following in your application:
Analyst Systems & Security
- A tertiary qualification, preferably in a technical discipline (e.g. system engineering) or proven equivalent experience.
- Experience maintaining Network infrastructure, and working knowledge of Linux systems.
- Ability to implement under guidance security controls with a good understanding on how to mitigate threats.
- Experience with DevOps and GitOps automation technologies.
Senior Analyst Systems & Security
- Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) or proven equivalent experience.
- Expert knowledge and experience of Linux administration.
- Advance knowledge of Network Infrastructure including contributing to the design, implementation and management of Enterprise Network.
- An advance understanding of security controls and how to mitigate threats.
- Advance knowledge of containerization, virtualisation and cloud platforms.
- Technical leadership in medium to large network projects.
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.
Appointment range for these opportunities:
- Systems Analyst: $73,684 - $78,596
- Senior Systems Analyst: $120,358 - $128,383