CND System Engineer (Linux)

Linux DevSecOps Engineer (Levels 1–3) | CND Systems Engineer | NCSC New Zealand

Just finding your feet with Linux? Making your mark in production? Already the expert others turn to?

Wherever you are in your engineering career, your next challenge could help protect New Zealand.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of the GCSB, is looking for Linux engineers across Levels 1, 2 and 3 to help build, secure and operate the Linux and microservices platforms that strengthen our national cyber defences.

This isn’t just another engineering job. It’s an opportunity to solve meaningful problems, work with exceptional engineers and shape the future of secure engineering.

One Mission. Three Ways to Make an Impact.

• Level 1 | Build your foundations. Bring your curiosity and foundational Linux knowledge from study, certifications, personal projects or early experience. Grow your skills in Linux administration, troubleshooting, scripting and secure systems engineering.
• Level 2 | Step up and make your mark. Put your hands-on Linux experience to work supporting and improving production environments, solving tougher problems and building capability in automation, DevSecOps and microservices.
• Level 3 | Lead what’s next. Bring subject matter expertise in Enterprise Linux and microservices. Design, build, secure and operate complex platforms at scale, lead technical decisions, strengthen DevSecOps practices and mentor other engineers.

At every level, we value problem-solving, collaboration, continuous learning and an interest in cloud technologies, AI and automation.

Join an Award-Winning Team

Work alongside engineers whose cyber security solutions have earned national recognition. NCSC’s Malware Free Networks capability won the 2022 iSANZ Award for Best New Zealand Security Product or Service and the 2023 Spirit of Service – Service Excellence and Prime Minister’s Awards.

Ready to Engineer Something Bigger?

One extraordinary mission. Three career levels. Real impact.

Salary- appointment based on skills, experience and qualifications.

L1 - $87,048-$92,851

L2 - $103,009-$109,876

L3 - $120,000–$128,000

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 pre-schoolers
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
• Great work-life balance

Before you apply

Working within our unique environment means we must ensure you’re eligible for employment. You must:

• 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) clearance
• Ordinarily this means you will 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 some of our Security FAQs here The security clearance process | 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