IT Security Analyst

Duties

As IT Security Analyst in the IT Security team at the Public Service Commission, you will play a key role in ensuring the security of IT systems and the PSC employees against cyber threats. Your activities will include but are not limited to:

Evaluate and remediate security events

Investigate security incidents

Analyse vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions

Perform application security testing

Respond and assist clients on IT Security questions

Develop and maintain documentation on security standards and guidelines

Perform forensics analysis

Develop user awareness material

We are currently looking for an individual to join the IT Security team as a security analyst to perform incident management, vulnerability management and client support for IT Security related questions. We are looking for an individual who is dynamic, collaborative, resourceful and forward-thinking.

Work environment

22 Eddy Street, Gatineau, Quebec (walking distance to the Canadian War Museum). The building is located in downtown Gatineau. It is modern and adaptable to your style: Like to work standing up or sitting down? You choose. It is also WI-FI ready, you can work anywhere in the building, including on our Active Work Stations. Work while walking on a treadmill or a pedaling on a stationary bicycle. Like to exercise? There are two gyms close by, as well as some great walking and biking trails. There are also a variety of restaurants to enjoy within walking distance.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the Information Technology Services Branch with various tenures and language profiles.

IMPORTANT: Other Federal organizations will have access to this pool only once the PSC will have made his choice of candidates.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Essential Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree (a baccalaureate or higher level) from a recognized post-secondary educational program with a specialization in computer science or similar technical IM/IT related domains.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

E1. Significant experience (at least three (3) years) in one of the following:

Incident Management

Vulnerability Management

Investigations

Security Testing

E2. Significant experience (at least three (3) years) in supporting clients on IT related subjects

KNOWLEDGE

K1. Knowledge of Government of Canada IT security policies, standards and guidance publications.

K2. Knowledge of the Government of Canada Cyber Security Event Management Plan.

K3. Knowledge of the IT Security controls, technology and best practices.

ABILITIES

A1. Ability to provide technical advice to management

A2. Ability to ensure adequate technical safeguards to protect the continuity of IT
services

A3. Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish priorities

A4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing

A5. Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1. Demonstrating integrity and respect

PS2. Thinking things through

PS3. Working effectively with others

PS4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset qualification

EDUCATION

IT Security certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA or CRISK)

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative: BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.