Network Security Engineer

Opportunity

The Ministry of Justice in New Zealand is seeking two curious, driven Network/Security Engineers to join the NetSecOps team in Wellington. This role sits within an organisation undergoing ongoing transformation and offers the chance to work alongside experienced technology specialists in a collaborative setting.

What you will do

• Support the full operational lifecycle of services delivered by the NetSecOps team, including network security, endpoint security, and identity security.
• Deliver second-line network assistance to staff across sites throughout the country.
• Act as the first point for visual monitoring, triage, and escalation of network incidents and faults.
• Visit sites nationwide to help install network hardware and related equipment.
• Contribute to the technical execution of both internal and external projects.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in modern cybersecurity practices and wants to build a broad career in the field. You should be comfortable working in a team that depends on mutual support, willing to share technical knowledge, and able to communicate well with people from diverse backgrounds. Empathy and the ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders are important.

Hands-on exposure to the following technologies will be valuable: Fortinet FortiGate, Fortinet switches and access points, Cisco Nexus, Microsoft Defender Suite, and Entra ID.

About the Ministry

Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice is focused on building trust in the law of Aotearoa New Zealand. The organisation values inclusion and welcomes people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.

Benefits

• 4.4 weeks of annual leave.
• Flexible working hours where operationally possible.
• Access to an online professional development portal.
• Connection to a range of inclusive and proactive networks.

Salary

The salary for this position is expected to fall between NZD 88,455 and NZD 113,639, depending on skills and experience.

Application details

Applications close on Wednesday, 29 June. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates could be invited to interview before the closing date. A CV and cover letter are required with the online application.

Additional information

This is a permanent on-site role based at the National Office in Wellington. The department is seeking two hires for this position. For questions about the role, contact [email protected].