CND Systems Engineer (AI Cloud & DevSecOps)
Summary
CND Systems Engineer (Levels 1-3) with New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre (GCSB) in Wellington, building, securing and evolving AI, cloud and DevSecOps capabilities for national cyber defence. Requires NZ citizenship/residency and eligibility for a Top Secret Special security clearance.
CND Systems Engineer | National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) | GCSB
Starting out. Building momentum. Leading the field. Wherever you are in your engineering career, your next move could help protect a nation.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCSB, is looking for CND Systems Engineers across Levels 1, 2 and 3. Help build, secure and evolve the AI & Cloud and DevSecOps capabilities that strengthen New Zealand's cyber defences — while exploring what's next in AI, cloud and automation.
One Mission. Opportunities at Every Level.
- Level 1 | Build your foundations. Bring technical curiosity, a willingness to learn and foundational knowledge from study, projects or early experience in systems, cloud, software or automation.
- Level 2 | Step up and make your mark. Apply your hands-on engineering skills to solve problems, improve platforms, automate processes and deliver reliable solutions.
- Level 3 | Lead what's next. Use your deep systems, cloud and DevSecOps expertise to shape enterprise-scale solutions, tackle complex challenges and mentor others.
At every level, bring initiative, collaboration, sharp problem-solving and the drive to keep learning.
Join an Award-Winning Team
Work alongside people behind nationally recognised cyber defence capabilities — including 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.
Salary- appointment based on skills, experience and qualifications.
L1 - $87,048-$92,851
L2 - $103,009-$109,876
L3 - $120,000–$128,000
Ready to Engineer Something Bigger? One extraordinary mission.
Three career levels. Your chance to make an impact.
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