Software Engineers – National Security Tech, All Levels

Government Communications Security Bureau NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance & Vision Care

Kiwisaver contributions

Generous leave

Childcare allowance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Government Communications Security Bureau NZ is seeking software engineers to join our Technology & Data team in Auckland. You will help design, build, and integrate the specialised applications that keep the GCSB and NZSIS operating securely, while collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders across government.

Whether you’re starting at Level 1, building experience at Level 2, or leading initiatives at Level 3, you will contribute across the full SDLC, evaluate tools, and implement secure,

Qualifications

• Containers and Kubernetes fundamentals.
• Database fundamentals in ElasticSearch, Redis, MariaDB, and Postgres.
• Be comfortable working across the full SDLC and using CI/CD.
• Experience with RedHat OpenShift.
• Experience building complex workflow or rules engine-based solutions.
• Good understanding of applied DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to convert ideas into detailed design specifications.
• Evaluate, procure, and integrate tools that meet functional and security requirements.
• Develop new features or components, including test planning and user-acceptance activities.
• Monitor emerging technologies and recommend enhancements that improve capability or efficiency.
• Produce clear support guides and maintain up-to-date documentation for certification, accreditation, and operational hand-over.
• Diagnose and resolve defects, optimise performance, and apply patches to existing codebases.
• Serve as a technical advisor to other teams, explaining system architecture and best-practice usage to maximise overall system value.

Skills

Containers & Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Workflow engines

Security mindset

Job description

Government Communications Security Bureau NZ is seeking software engineers to join our Technology & Data team in Auckland. You will help design, build, and integrate the specialised applications that keep the GCSB and NZSIS operating securely, while collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders across government.

Whether you’re starting at Level 1, building experience at Level 2, or leading initiatives at Level 3, you will contribute across the full SDLC, evaluate tools, and implement secure,