Cyber Operations Network Engineer

New Zealand Defence Force; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force in Wellington is establishing a new Cyber Operations Application Team (COAT). As a Network Engineer, you will design, implement and maintain secure network solutions that underpin cyber operations and mission critical systems.

You will deliver advanced network engineering outcomes across NZDF cyber environments, ensuring services are secure, reliable, and aligned with operational requirements. Travel and on-call duties may apply as required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing enterprise network solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Experience with routing, switching and firewall technologies.
• Knowledge of network segmentation and zero trust concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network environments.
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in complex or highly regulated environments.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designing and configuring secure network architectures.
• Implementing network solutions across secure environments.
• Supporting network resilience, performance and fault resolution.
• Applying network security principles including segmentation and zero trust.
• Collaborating with internal engineers and external partners.
• Contributing to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise network design

Network security

Routing & switching

Firewall technologies

Zero trust concepts

Network troubleshooting

Automation & scripting tools

Stakeholder engagement

Working in regulated environments

Education

CCNP

CCIE or equivalent desirable

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force in Wellington is establishing a new Cyber Operations Application Team (COAT). As a Network Engineer, you will design, implement and maintain secure network solutions that underpin cyber operations and mission critical systems.

You will deliver advanced network engineering outcomes across NZDF cyber environments, ensuring services are secure, reliable, and aligned with operational requirements. Travel and on-call duties may apply as required.