Cyber Security Analyst

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position with a language requirement of English essential on an indeterminate basis.

This selection process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates, which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles and requirements, security profiles and various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 security or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Minimum 5 years' combined experience working in cyber/IT security in one or more of the following areas:
- Security Engineering
- Security Architecture
- Security Operations
- Security Risk Management
- Security Audit
- Security Incident Management
- Security Policy Management
- Security Governance, Reporting and Compliance
- Security Training and Awareness

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

EDUCATION
- Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position.

* Degree: A baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities, unless the type of credential is specified in the relevant Qualification Standard.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Successful completion of one or more occupational certifications in the field of cyber/IT/information security. Of particular emphasis are:
- CISSP as issued by ISC2
- CISM as issued by ISACA
- A GIAC certification as issued by SANS

Successful completion of one or more occupational certifications in the field of project management. Of particular emphasis are:
- PMP as issued by PMI
- PRINCE2 as issued by AXELOS

EXPERIENCE
7 years combined experience working in cyber/IT security in one or more of the following areas:
- Security Engineering
- Security Architecture
- Security Operations
- Security Risk Management
- Security Audit
- Security Incident Management
- Security Policy Management
- Security Governance, Reporting and Compliance
- Security Training and Awareness
Experience planning and conducting IT Security threat and risk assessments and/or security assessment and authorization
Experience providing security architecture advice and guidance on the selection and incorporation of security controls throughout all aspects of information system design
Experience in developing and delivering an IT security training and awareness program
Experience developing cyber/IT/information security policy instruments (policies, directives, standards, etc) and managing compliance efforts.
Experience coordinating response to cyber security incidents
Experience coordinating or managing IT projects

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required
- Ability and willingness to travel

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of cyber/IT security standards and best practices
- Knowledge of common security threats and vulnerabilities to IT systems
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of cyber/IT security risk management
- Knowledge of cyber/IT Security controls
- Knowledge of technology trends and best practices

COMPETENCIES
- Critical thinking
- Professional judgement
- Impact and influence
- Collaboration
- Working as a team

ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

A written examination may be administered.
An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using the candidate's application, as well as through the evaluation process.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications may be applied at any time during the staffing process, including screening. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need and may be applied in this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered.

A top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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Persons with a disability preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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OSFI's Ottawa location is downtown with easy access to shopping, restaurants, gyms, financial institutions and more. The building is less than a five minute walk from the Transitway and from the nearest STO stop.

As a Separate Agency, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) appoints employees in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). OSFI is named in Schedule V of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and it offers the same pension and benefits plans as the core Federal Public Service. In addition to this, OSFI employees obtain a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation leave per year, earn a competitive salary, and are eligible for an annual performance bonus.

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.