Security Analyst, IT Security

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Intent of the process

The intent is to staff positions on an indeterminate basis at Fisheries and Oceans Canada. If you are found qualified and other opportunities become available, you could be considered to staff similar or identical positions at the Fisheries and Oceans Canada with various linguistic profiles, requirement as well as tenures or the security clearance, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 (2) years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialization relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Significant* and recent** experience working in an Information Management, Information Technology (IM/IT) environment analyzing IM/IT requirements or delivering IM/IT solutions or providing IM/IT support in a decentralized environment.

Recent** experience in preparing technical documentation, such as, but not limited to, procedures, user guides or IM/IT requirements.

Significant* and recent** experience in co-ordinating tasks and deliverables in an IM/IT environment.

Significant* and recent** experience in applying IT Security best practices.

* Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a minimum of one (1) year.
** Recent is defined as experience that has been obtained within the last three (3) years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, English Essential, French Essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of relevant federal legislations, policies, standards and directives related to IM/IT Security.

Abilities:

Ability to plan and organize
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability communicate effectively orally

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

Assets Qualifications:

Education:

A diploma from a 3-year program offered by a recognized college with specialization in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or any other field related to the position

A bachelor's degree from a recognized university with specialization in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or any other field related to the position

Professional certification in one or more of the following areas: ITIL; Security; Microsoft; Oracle; CISCO; Unix/Linux, Project Management Professional certification (PMP) through the Project Management Institute, CISA, CISSP, or McAfee

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in the Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) process of Information Systems, including performing Statements of Sensitivity (SoS) and Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) on IT Systems

Significant* and recent** experience in one or more of the following IT Security areas:
• Performing Vulnerability Assessments on IT Systems
• Application Security
• Network Security
• Security Incident Management
• IT Security Testing and Evaluation

Experience in using one or more of the following IT Security principles, methods, practices or tools:
• ITSG-33 – Security Assessment and Authorization methodology
• Harmonized TRA (Threats and Risk Assessment) methodology
• Security Architecture and IT Security Zones (ITSD-02)
• Baseline Security Requirements for Network Security Zones in the Government of Canada (ITSG-22)
• Network Security Zoning - Design Considerations for Placement of Services within Zones (ITSG-38)

Significant* and recent** experience in administering a corporate web filter (i.e.: Websense/Barracuda Networks) in collaboration with Shared Services Canada

Significant* and recent** experience in administering McAfee E-policy Orchestrator in collaboration with Shared Services Canada

* Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a minimum of one (1) year.
** Recent is defined as experience that has been obtained within the last three (3) years

Operational Requirements:

Willing and able to travel
Willing and able to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Security clearance: Reliability Status or Secret clearance depending on the position.

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

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.