Manager, Cyber and IT Security

Update: Closing date extended to November 20, 2018.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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. At Shared Services Canada we are working to change the landscape of IT for the Government of Canada. We look forward to working with you in the coming years and will support your career while you support our business. Therefore, we encourage you to be a part of our team for at least 2 to 3 years to ensure business continuity.

Work environment

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is mandated to secure Government of Canada Information Technology infrastructure, assets and data. To accomplish this mission, SSC deploys and manages sophisticated advanced Cyber and IT security technologies, solutions and services. SSC is currently recruiting dynamic and cutting-edge professionals to protect Canada's cyberspace including data protection, infrastructure and application security, and identity management. We are seeking individuals who are looking for a progressive career opportunity in the continuously evolving and challenging cybersecurity environment and who are driven to develop and grow their skills and expertise working with top professionals and teams. As technology becomes increasingly more sophisticated, the demand for an experienced and qualified workforce to protect the Government of Canada's networks and information systems has never been higher. Set your career sights on being an industry specialist in a rapidly growing field.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and will be used to staff similar positions within Shared Services Canada in various locations across Canada. Other government departments may use this staffing process to appoint a candidate to its organization in a similar position.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:

EDU: Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in information management/ information technology (IM/IT) or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

E1. Significant* experience managing or leading multi-disciplinary teams in IT.
E2. Significant* experience leading or contributing to a complex*** project, initiative or activity, or supporting and delivering IM/IT Service.
E3. Recent** experience in the management of human or financial resources.
E4. Recent** experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to Senior management on complex*** issues.

DEFINITIONS:

* "Significant" means 3 or more years of combined experience.

** "Recent" means in the last five years.

*** "Complex projects / issues are with at least two (2) of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting, having a major impact on your organization."

Human Resources Management: Some examples of managing human resources may include: assigning work, managing performance, developing resourcing plans, determining needs and approving training,

IM/IT: refers to experience in Information Management OR Information Technology.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of current trends and best practices, as well as issues and challenges facing the public and the private sector in the fields of IM and IT.
K2. Knowledge of Project Management Framework, Standards and Best practices

COMPETENCIES:

C1. Analytical/Conceptual Thinking
C2. Client Focus
C3. Teamwork and Cooperation
C4. Values and Ethics
C5. Leadership

ABILITIES

A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing. This will be evaluated in your screening question responses. Clarity, coherence, conciseness as well as appropriate attention to detail (spelling, grammar and relevance to the factor being substantiated) may be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

ADEU: Bachelor, Master, or PHD degree in a discipline related to the field of IT

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

OC1. (ITIL) Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certification (v2/v3)
OC2. CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
OC3. (CISSP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional
OC4. (GIAC) Global Information Assurance Certification in one of the specializations under the Security Administration category as issued by SANS
OC5. (CSE) Successful completion of any Communications Security Establishment IT Security Learning Centre Programs of Study
OC6. (OSCP / OSCE) Offensive Security Certified Professional and/or Offensive Security Certified Expert
OC7. TOGAF
OC8. PMP
OC9. Prince

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

AE1. Experience in the development and implementation of IT security policies, procedures, and standards based on GC or NIST standards, best practices, and compliance requirements.
AE2. Experience in the design, implementation and support of an enterprise security solution.
AE3. Experience in analyzing information and reports in the Cyber and IT Security Domain.
AE4. Experience in implementing, supporting or testing IT security solutions within multi-zoned data center environments.
AE5. Experience working in IT security in one or more of the following areas:
• IT security vulnerability assessment
• IT Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A)
• IT security incident management
• IT security risk management
• IT Security Operations
AE6. Experience in contributing to the development and management of an IT security program, including: security awareness, policies, standards, procedures, processes, monitoring, risk management, and activities surrounding the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of IT infrastructure.
AE7. Experience in the provision of strategic advice and recommendations to management (Director and/or Director General or equivalent)
AE8. Experience supporting security services such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Security Event Management, Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, Data Loss prevention, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment or other related Cyber/IT security services.
AE9. Experience in conducting technical research and analysis of IT Security threats and incidents.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following operational requirements may be applied to each appointment, as needed:
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to relocate
• Willingness to work overtime (evenings and weekends)
• Willingness to be on stand-by 24/7
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Willingness to work virtually

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Certain positions may have a requirement for a Reliability or Top Secret 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks will be sought for those who succeed in the interview.

An interview will be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your application form.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

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, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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