Network Engineer

at  Government Communications Security Bureau

The secret to our success is our people. While we are ordinary people, we are not all the same. We welcome diversity, in all its forms, in fact we consider it a strength. Join us and work at the heart of national security to protect New Zealand and New Zealanders.
Are you the kind of person who gets excited by new ways of working?
Working within the Intelligence Community will present you with the opportunity to work in our uniquely secure environment, alongside passionate, talented individuals, and use technology differently.
The GCSB’s Technology Directorate are looking for someone to join our team of Network Engineers that work within our Network Operations capability. This opportunity is available to anyone who is looking to be based in Wellington or Blenheim, and will see you engaging regularly with key domestic and international stakeholders.

IT WOULD ALSO BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:

Identifying, diagnosing and resolving network issues using a range of tools (debugging, logs PCAPs etc) to support this
Layer 2 and Layer 3 configuration and issues, for example; link aggregation, MTU, routing (OSPF & BGP), OPSEC/MACSEC, PKI (certificates), MPLS, VRFs
What can we offer you?
A supportive team environment - we have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can focus and learn. Differences are respected.
Mentorship and professional development opportunities that will help you grow in your career.
Extra benefits - flexible schedule for work/life balance, a fun social club, in-house gym (Wellington), childcare subsidies, health insurance and eye checks are just some of our everyday perks.
We offer comprehensive benefits, flexibility and work-life balance. If you have questions about working with us, we’ve busted the most common myths - check out our myth busting booklet https://beyondordinary.nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting
To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively you must hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 15 year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we ask that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality. You are expected to exercise discretion during the recruitment process and throughout your career
Job Details
Reference #
7756
Location(s)
Wellington, Nelson/Marlborough
Salary
Band G $87,048 (90%) - $111,228 (115%) , Band H $103,009 (90%) - $131,622 (115%) , Band I $120,358 (90%) - $153,791 (115%)
Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role
Closes on
20 Jun 2024 23:55
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
Job level(s)
Entry, Experienced
Expertise
Information Technolog

As a Network Engineer, you will provide a level of operational support and be responsible for maintaining, and helping to improve, the organisation’s large number of complex networks. Your day-to-day may also see you working on a combination of the below:
Troubleshooting/fixing network faults
Project work
Refreshing network devices
Assisting development teams and architects to aid in future planning
Maintaining current networks
Network devices/firewalls
What are we looking for from you?
You will be a team player, who enjoys collaborative working in an open plan environment. This role will require you to be a confident communicator, as well as have strong problem solving skills, as you will regularly engage with customers to discuss requirements and provide solutions. We are also looking for you to have:
LAN and WAN Troubleshooting skills and a solid understanding of network security
Knowledge of TCIP/IP fundamentals, switching technologies and commonly-used routing protocols
Experience with set up, initial configuration, moves, adds and changes, troubleshooting and resolving issues with a variety of routers, switches and firewalls.