Security Analyst (Cyber Security)

Important messages

Are you a Royal Canadian Mounted Police civilian member assigned to Shared Services Canada? We encourage you to apply! Please note that a civilian member selected for appointment through this process may not have to convert to public servant status before deeming. Contact the Shared Services Canada Human Resources Service Desk at for more information.

We encourage applicants to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences you have acquired through your employment with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), if applicable.

Virtual work may be a possibility for some positions.

Work environment

At SSC your job will matter. We are working hard to change the landscape of information technology for the Government of Canada. We are modernizing, securing, and supporting critical IT programs and services for Canadians. We are looking for dedicated employees that want to make a difference and that will be part of our exciting journey for years to come.

If you are an individual who wants a rewarding career with an innovative organization, we need you. If you are dedicated, creative, and motivated, we need you. If you are eager to provide modern shared services that improve government service delivery to Canadians, we need you.

We look forward to working with you in the coming years and will support your career while you support our business. We encourage you to be a part of our team for at least two to three years to ensure business continuity.

We are especially in need of people who excel in the following areas
- Computer science or engineering
- Information technology
- Information management
- Cyber intelligence

Intent of the process

A pool will be established and may be used to staff multiple positions within Shared Services Canada. The pool may also be used for similar positions with different tenures and linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 10

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)

EDUCATION

Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

NOTE:

At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Recent * experience** supporting, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues related to IT or cyber security infrastructure such as networks or Firewall or Virtual private network or Web proxies/gateways or Intrusion detection & prevention systems, or Host security systems; or Directory Services and/or privileged access systems and Public Key Infrastructure.
NOTE:
* Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5) years.
** A minimum of 2 years experience

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
English Essential
English or French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of IT or cyber security infrastructure, protocols, best practices, trends and issues.

COMPETENCIES:

Initiative
Planning and organizing
Teamwork
Client Focus
Oral interaction
Writing skills

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

ITIL Certification (v2/v3)

CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional

GIAC: Global Information Assurance Certification

OSCP: Offensive Security Certified Professional

OSCE: Offensive Security Certified Expert

Successful completion of any Communications Security Establishment (CSE) IT Security Learning Centre Programs of Study

CCP: COMSEC Custodian Certification Program,(any completed courses from CSE)

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Experience using various programming or scripting languages such as; C, C++, Python and Perl.

Experience with web application development using SDLC lifecycle.

Experience applying CSE best practices ITSG-33, ITSG-22 and ITSG-38 in support of LAN’s/WAN’s management, operation or support.

Experience conducting or contributing to security investigations using various security or forensic tools, techniques or procedures.

Experience conducting or contributing to research and analysis of cyber threats and applying them in the context of GC.

Experience with Malware/Anti-virus tools and processes, performing installation, configuration, and/or support.

Experience with performing vulnerability assessments.

Experience handling IT incidents.

Experience working with Type-1 cryptography devices.

Experience applying the IT Security Directives for the Control of COMSEC Material.

Experience developing and/or assessing information systems security or technical security architecture models, elements, or practices.

Experience assessing or developing Privacy Impact Assessments.

Experience coordinating the development of IT security standards.

Experience developing security key performance indicators.

Experience coordinating external and internal audits.

Experience contributing to the development and management of an IT security program, such as: security awareness, policies, standards, procedures, processes, monitoring, risk management, activities surrounding the Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) or Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of IT infrastructure.

Experience writing non-technical analysis papers and reports.

Experience performing Cyber Intelligence, data analytics and/or strategic tradecraft analysis in the context of a Cyber Security program or service.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned groups. Selection for some jobs may be limited to members of these groups.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Depending on the position to staff, operational requirements could apply such as:
-Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
-Ability and willingness to travel
-Ability and willingness to work 24/7 On-call
-Ability and willingness to do shift work
-Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
-Ability and willingness to work virtually

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - as a minimum or other levels of security up to Top Secret.

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.