Technology Directorate is always on the 'move' - maintaining current systems, implementing new solutions and looking ahead to the future. With an ambitious work programme, your skills and experience will be highly valued as we support and deliver technology solutions for GCSB, NZSIS and the wider security and intelligence sector. We are currently on the hunt for two Support Technicians to join our Information Network Operations Centre/Communications Centre (INOC/COMCEN) team in our Service Management Unit.

These roles will be on a 24/7/365 roster so the ability to work shifts is required. Responsibilities of the role will include: Monitoring cryptographic equipment and systems at remote sites for correct operation and potential outages Monitoring GCSB and partner data flow connections, taking diagnostic/corrective action as necessary Processing NZSIS Intelligence reporting Transmission and receipt of messages for various departments Providing the first point of contact for any IT helpdesk related queries outside normal working hours Customer liaison and coordination with internal and external Agencies What you will bring Ideally you will have exceptional problem solving skills, have top-notch communication skills and a results-oriented mind-set with a desire to never stop learning You will also have: Demonstrated experience in system administration of either Windows or Linux-based systems Knowledge of system security An understanding of Local Area and Wide Area network operation and maintenance We offer comprehensive benefits, flexibility and work-life balance. If you have questions about working with us, we've busted the most common myths - check out our myth busting booklet https://beyondordinary.

nzic.govt.nz/mythbusting To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years.

Alternatively you must hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and ideally have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance. Ordinarily to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have a 15 year checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken.

Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a TSS security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.

protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool The NZIC treats all applications for employment in the strictest confidence and we ask that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality.

You are expected to exercise discretion during the recruitment process and throughout your career Job Details Reference 7232 Location(s) Wellington Salary Band E $63,496 (90%) - $81,134(115%) Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role Closes on 11.