Technical Advisor (Engineering and Integration)

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Network Security virtuosos – we need you!

Cyber and IT Security’s Engineering and Integration team is a dynamic, skilled team of individuals at the forefront of Infrastructure Security’s program delivery. We are a multi-faceted project driven team focusing on network based security technologies.

We are looking for strong, self-sufficient, communicative and organized team players within the Solutions Integration team to work towards accomplishing our deliverables.

If you are searching for an exciting work environment and would like to make a difference then you are the right candidate to help us build and shape the future of infrastructure security for Shared Services Canada.

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 of qualified candidates may be established and will be used to staff similar positions within Shared Services Canada. All federal organizations may use this staffing process to appoint a candidate to its organization in a similar position.

Positions to be filled: 3

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, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Notes:

1. Indeterminate period incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CS group.

2. It is the recognized educational institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at the institution.

3. 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

EA1. Significant* and Recent** experience designing, implementing, configuring and administering Network Security IT infrastructure in a complex enterprise environment.

EA2. Significant* and Recent** experience working with multi-vendor network security IT infrastructure - for example but not limited to:
i.) Layer 2 and layer 3 firewalls.
ii.) Intrusion Detection/Prevention Service (IDPS)
iii.) URL Filtering
iv.) SSL/TLS intercept
v.) Proxy
vi.) Web application firewall (WAF)
vii.) Virtual hypervisor based security
viii.) Sandbox Appliances
ix.) Virtual Private Networks (site to site and remote access)
x.) Network Access Control (NAC)
xi.) Cloud based infrastructure

EA3. Significant* and Recent** experience designing and documenting security solutions and operational processes from client requirements using multiple products from multiple vendors.

EA4. Significant* and Recent** experience leading the design and development of security solutions in a multi-disciplinary team.

Definitions:
* “Significant” is described as three (3) or more years of combined experience.
** “Recent” means the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex related activities within the last five (5) years.

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

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of ITGS-33:IT Security Risk Management: A Life cycle Approach Security controls.

2. Knowledge of IT Service Management industry best practices.

ABILITIES
1. Ability to collaborate with other stakeholders to analyze IT issues and make recommendations.
2. Ability to apply security controls/tools to network designs.
3. Ability to evaluate technical problems within a complex IT environment.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
1. Initiative
2. Effective interpersonal relationships
3. Judgment
4. Adaptability
5. Dependability

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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