Infrastructure Engineer

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to help deliver and sustain secure infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will work with cyber specialists to apply hardening, monitor performance, and support lifecycle management of platforms across NZDF’s digital services.

The role requires collaboration across multiple technical disciplines, travel to support operations, and potential on‑call duties as needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting infrastructure within complex enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as VMware, Windows Server, Linux and Azure.
• Understanding of cyber security principles and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with automation tools and infrastructure management practices.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exposure to agile delivery environments desirable.
• Relevant infrastructure certifications or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining secure infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Monitoring and supporting infrastructure performance, resilience and availability.
• Collaborating with cyber specialists to apply security hardening and compliance measures.
• Supporting the configuration, integration and lifecycle management of infrastructure platforms.
• Contributing to technical documentation, standards and operational procedures.

Skills

Enterprise infrastructure

Cyber security principles

Automation tools

Azure knowledge

Virtualization

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Linux

Azure

Automation tools

Job description

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We're establishing a new Cyber Operations Application Team (COAT) that will help protect and strengthen critical NZDF digital capabilities. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll contribute to the delivery and sustainment of the infrastructure supporting NZDF cyber capabilities. This is an opportunity to join a newly established team and work alongside cyber specialists, engineers and technology professionals supporting secure and resilient digital services across NZDF. You will be responsible for implementing, maintaining and supporting infrastructure solutions across on premises and cloud environments, helping to ensure systems remain secure, reliable and fit for operational requirements. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll contribute technical expertise across infrastructure delivery, sustainment and continuous improvement. This will include:

• Implementing and maintaining secure infrastructure solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Monitoring and supporting infrastructure performance, resilience and availability.
• Collaborating with cyber specialists to apply security hardening and compliance measures.
• Supporting the configuration, integration and lifecycle management of infrastructure platforms.
• Contributing to technical documentation, standards and operational procedures.

Please note that this role will require travel to support operational and business requirements. The successful candidate may also be required to participate in an on-call roster in the future as operational requirements evolve. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. It is advised to apply early to avoid disappointment, as this role may close ahead of time due to a high volume of applicants.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to contribute to work that supports NZDF's cyber operations and digital capability. You will be a collaborative technical professional with experience working across infrastructure platforms and secure environments. You will enjoy solving technical challenges, supporting critical systems and working closely with specialists across multiple technical disciplines. You will bring:

• Experience supporting infrastructure within complex enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as VMware, Windows Server, Linux and Azure.
• Understanding of cyber security principles and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with automation tools and infrastructure management practices.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exposure to agile delivery environments desirable.
• Relevant infrastructure certifications or equivalent experience.

No candidate is expected to meet every desired skill / experience listed. If your background differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to the role, we encourage you to apply.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning - safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection.

• Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community.
• Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services.
• Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Applications close on Wednesday 2 September 2026.

Please Note: To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know: Higher Level Security Clearance You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa. At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last ten (10) years. You must have a ten (10) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level. If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.