We are seeking two seasoned IT Systems or Senior IT Systems Engineers, with at least five to ten years' experience supporting and managing Linux technologies, to join our IT Operations Team in Wellington. You will be joining a highly skilled team of Engineers and IT professionals who provide the systems underpinning the future of environmental research for all New Zealanders.

You will be involved with the management and support of NIWA's Linux based environment and technologies within New Zealand, including the systems on our two science vessels, with Senior Systems Engineers having input into the architecture of these technologies.

What you will bring

• Systems administration, design and automation skills for CentOS, Red Hat, and Ubuntu operating systems.
• Experience with the following is advantageous: Ansible, Docker, containerisation, Azure cloud, and on-premises environments.
• A Linux DevOps and automation mindset.
• An understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, networking concepts and experience working in a mixed-platform environment comprised of Windows, Linux and macOS.
• Previous experience in the science IT sector is useful as you will be using Linux systems in a range of interesting ways and the opportunity to be involved with the people doing the science.
• A team player with a good sense of humour, a "can do" attitude and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people.
• Just as important as your technology skills is your ability to fit into an established team of talented engineers. A level of maturity gained from your experience but also the flexibility that will see you asking for assistance when you are working on unfamiliar systems or the ability to mentor and share your expertise with other team members.

If the above sounds like you; if you are an experienced, motivated, disciplined, and reliable IT Systems Engineer requiring minimal supervision with a strong customer service ethic and want to be part of a professional and progressive team, making an important contribution to NZ science, then this could be your next career move.

We do not expect perfection in our candidates - if you think you have what it takes, but do not meet every point referenced in the position description, please still get in touch!

NIWA offers flexible working options (e.g., part-time, flexible start and finish times). We are happy to discuss potential flexible options for this position at the interview stage.

NIWA promotes the importance and value of an inclusive and diverse workforce, including the Rainbow Community, and pride ourselves on being a family-friendly and supportive workplace