Cyber Network Defence Analystat Government Communications Security Bureau - - GCSB

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.Are you inspired by protecting New Zealand?Looking for a role where your expertise will be highly valued?About usThe National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand's cyber defence.

• from individuals and small businesses and organisations up to large enterprises, government, and critical national infrastructure.The roleAs Cyber Network Defence (CND) Analysts, we defend Aotearoa New Zealand from the most serious and sophisticated cyber-attacks, as our foreign adversaries are often well resourced, highly skilled and good at concealment.

We constantly need to be aware of who the real adversary might be, what their objectives and targets are, and how best to uncover their trail to defeat them.You will be joining a collaborative, high-performing and passionate team of cyber security professionals, striving to understand and counter sophisticated cyber-borne threats against Aotearoa New Zealand's information infrastructures of significance.Key responsibilities: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the cyber threat environment, including the tactics, techniques and procedures of malicious cyber actors Contribute to the detection and understanding of advanced malicious cyber activity Contribute to the discovery and analysis of new or emerging cyber threats Document and report on advanced malicious cyber activity to share with colleagues and enable advice to impacted NZ victims computer network exploitation eventsThis is your opportunity to bring your analytical expertise and enthusiasm to our unique and supportive environment.

The role is interesting, challenging and you'll get to work with fascinating data and insights.Why work for usAlongside 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 balanceWho we're looking forFirst and foremost, we are seeking candidates that are knowledgeable and passionate about cyber security with a strong desire to contribute to our mission to protect Aotearoa New Zealand.We are looking for a team player who is self-motivated, adaptable and can demonstrate sound judgement.You will ideally bring: Experience in IT security or network defence or penetration testing Knowledge of common network defence and attack tools and techniques Excellent knowledge of network protocols or host internals Programming/scripting experience A willingness to try new things, be innovative and push boundaries of traditional CND techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Level 2 CND Analysts are expected to be an expert in computer and network security and to specialise in at least one area of network defence Level 3 CND Analysts are expected to be an expert in computer and network security and a specialist in multiple areas of network defence.

• $87,048 - $92,851Level 2
• $103,009 - $109,876Level 3
• $120,358 - $128,383Before you applyWorking 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 yearsORHold 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.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-toolThe 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