Expression of Interest - Network Engineers at Government Communications Security Bureau

Government Communications Security Bureau; Wellington; On-site; NZD 87,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance and Vision Care

Enhanced Kiwisaver employer contrib.

Generous Leave benefits

Childcare allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Government Communications Security Bureau is seeking expressions of interest from Network Engineers to grow skills while keeping a national-scale network running safely and efficiently. You'll join a mentorship‑driven team across three levels, with hands‑on work on complex networks, firewalls, and infrastructure.

The role emphasizes incident response, troubleshooting, and collaboration with senior engineers, offering a clear career progression within the intelligence community.

Qualifications

• LAN/WAN troubleshooting ability with network-security awareness.
• Strong grasp of TCP/IP, switching and routing fundamentals.
• Hands-on configuring routers, switches and firewalls; ability to troubleshoot.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools (log analysis, packet captures).
• Understanding of Layer2/Layer3 concepts and related protocols (OSPF/BGP, IPsec).
• Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Git, Jinja2, YAML, JSON, NETCONF).

Responsibilities

• Incident response: react quickly to network alerts, diagnose faults, restore service.
• Troubleshooting: work through complex issues with guidance from senior engineers.
• Change and upgrade work: assist with scheduled rollout, device refreshes, firmware upgrades.
• Health checks & capacity planning: assess network health, track performance, plan capacity.
• Collaboration: partner with architects and senior engineers on designs and reviews.
• Mentoring & culture: share knowledge, participate in peer-learning, foster collaboration.

Skills

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

TCP/IP fundamentals

Routers, switches & firewalls

Network diagnostics (log analysis, PCa

Layer2/Layer3 concepts (OSPF/BGP, VPNs

Network automation (Ansible, Git, JINJ

Tools

Ansible

Git

Jinja2

YAML

JSON

NETCONF

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. 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.

Mō te tūranga mahi – about the role

We are seeking expressions of interest from Network Engineers who want to grow their skills and expertise while helping keep our national‑scale network running safely and efficiently. Whether you are just starting out (Level1), have solid operational experience (Level2), or are an advanced practitioner ready for greater responsibility (Level3), you will join a supportive, mentorship‑driven team that values continuous learning and high‑impact work.

What you will do:

• Incident response: React quickly to network alerts, diagnose faults, and restore service to protect classified communications.
• Troubleshooting: Work through complex issues under the guidance of senior engineers, using structured processes and tools.
• Change and upgrade work: Assist with scheduled change‑rollouts, device refreshes, and firmware upgrades, following documented procedures.
• Health checks & capacity planning: Perform regular network health assessments, track performance trends, and help plan for future capacity needs.
• Collaboration: Partner with architects and senior engineers on designs, reviews and project work, contributing ideas and learning from experienced colleagues.
• Mentoring & culture: Share knowledge with newer team members, participate in peer‑learning sessions, and help foster a collaborative, high‑performing environment.

This is a great opportunity where you will get hands‑on with a broad portfolio of complex networks, firewalls and related infrastructure. You will work side‑by‑side with our seasoned engineers who provide on‑the-job mentoring, helping you expand your security‑focused skills needed for mission‑critical operations, while a clear progression pathway guides your career growth within the intelligence community.

Ko wai koe – about you

You are a team player who thrives in an open‑plan, collaborative setting. You can communicate clearly with both technical peers and non‑technical customers, turning requirements into workable solutions. Each support interaction is a chance for you to sharpen your problem‑solving skills while contributing to a mission that safeguards the nation.

You will bring along your:

• LAN and WAN troubleshooting ability, combined with a solid awareness of network‑security principles.
• A good grasp of TCP/IP fundamentals, common switching technologies and routing protocols.
• Hands‑on experience configuring, moving, adding and changing routers, switches and firewalls, and the confidence to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as log analysis, packet captures (PCAPs) and debugging utilities to pinpoint and fix network problems.
• Understanding of Layer2 and Layer3 concepts—including link aggregation, MTU considerations, OSPF/BGP routing, IPSEC/MACSEC, certificate‑based PKI, MPLS and VRF segmentation.
• Experience with network automation using Ansible, Git, Jinja2, YAML, JSON, and network management protocols such as NETCONF

The expected appointing range for this position is:

Level 1: $87,048 - $92,851 (G)

Level 2: $103,009 - $109,876 (H)

Level 3: $120,359 - $128,383 (I)

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 preschoolers
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we have to ensure you're eligible for employment.

• 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.

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: What to expect | Beyond Ordinary Careers

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

Job Details Reference # 10184

Location(s) Wellington, Auckland, 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 31 Oct 2026 23:55

Work type(s) Permanent full-time

Job level(s) Entry, Graduate, Experienced Expertise Information Technology