[ref. e39086822] System Engineerat Government Communications Security Bureau - - GCSB

Looking for a role where your skills and experience will be highly valued? Our Technology and Data Directorate supports and delivers technology and data solutions for GCSB, NZSIS and the wider security and intelligence sector. What better way to make use of your skills than contributing to the security of Aotearoa New Zealand.About the role: Join our Mission Capabilities Unit - you can work from Wellington, Blenheim or Auckland.You'll be part of the Developer Experience (DevX) team, whose mission is to give the NZ intelligence community the tools they need to work quickly and securely.

In this role you'll design, build and maintain two critical applications that support security vetting and intelligence investigation workflows.What you'll bring: You will be someone who is experienced working with containers, Kubernetes, and Linux, but would be comfortable working on other things such as: Database fundamentals in one or more of ElasticSearch, Redis, MariaDB, and Postgres Monitoring tools, e.g. Prometheus, SplunkDesirable extra experience to have: Confidence working with Windows and other Microsoft technologies Experience with RedHat OpenShift Experience with Appian Proficiency with automation tools, e.g. Terraform, Ansible Proficiency with data flow tools, e.g. Kafka, NiFi As a seasoned Systems Engineer with a can‑do attitude and a genuine passion for technology, you'll join a collaborative, diverse team of customer‑focused engineers who love sharing knowledge and helping each other grow.If you're eager to bring your expertise to a role that makes a real impact on New Zealand's security - and you're ready to learn new skills along the way—apply now and become part of our mission‑driven community.

Before 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.

Still unsure? 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.You can also learn more about our work and understand our areas of focus by reading New Zealand's Security Threat Environment | New Zealand Security Intelligence Service