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Posted 16 July, 2026

CNO DevOps Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

New Zealand Intelligence Community
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 84e2f073bbb3ca77

Job Description

Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people. We are looking for an intermediate-to-senior DevOps Engineer with a broad technical toolkit to partner with our specialist Computer Network Operations (CNO) Research & Development team. Our CNO DevOps function goes beyond "traditional" DevOps - it underpins the full lifecycle of the GCSB's Computer Network Operations, an important enabler to enhance GCSB's intelligence mission. The role In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with CNO R&D Engineers, Developers, Infrastructure Engineers and Operators to automate, test and release software at speed and scale. You will own the platforms, tools and pipelines that keep the CNO environment reliable, secure and ready for rapid capability evolution, while embedding continuous-integration/continuous-delivery (CI/CD) practices that meet the unique demands of an intelligence-focussed organisation. Who we are looking for To be successful in this role, you will have strengths in a number of the following areas: Working knowledge and relevant experience in software automation, software testing or similar Proven experience in software programming, preferably Python Proven experience in DevOps tools and conventions, e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Docker, GitLab, Infrastructure-as-Code Experience with Linux, especially Enterprise Linux such as RHEL desirable, Red Hat Certification a plus Experience with managing mobile development and test infrastructure Expertise in working in virtualised/containerised environments Knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines Understanding of the design and implementation of automation frameworks in software development systems Understanding of cyber security concepts and vulnerabilities, exploit techniques and methods for their remediation desirable Enthusiasm is essential, as you work with peers and the wider development community to embed DevOps best practice, collaborate across teams, systems and technologies, and tackle the unique challenges that safeguard New Zealand's security, while growing your own skills. Why work for us As well as interesting work, we offer a range of benefits, including: Flexible hours, as your work/life balance is important to us Four weeks annual leave plus some additional days for your wellbeing Gym, social clubs and events Medical insurance and Vision Care package Professional development opportunities - we are committed to ongoing learning and continuous improvement Our commitment to developing and maintaining a workforce that offers different ideas, perspectives and cultural experiences. This commitment includes staff networks focussed on supporting and empowering our diverse community Before you apply Working within our unique environment means we have to 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) security clearance Ordinarily, this means you'll have a 15 year checkable background in countries NZSIS Vetting can make meaningful and reliable checks. 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. Salary Band H $103,009 (90%) - $131,622 (115%) , Band I $120,358 (90%) - $153,791 (115%) Midpoint of the salary range (100%) reflects full competence in the role #J-18808-Ljbffr

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