Cybercrime Intelligence Analyst (Intelligence Analyst) *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

Update: The closing date has been extended to September 8, 2019

The advertisement title has been changed in an effort to reflect the duties of the primary position for this process. It is hoped that the change will allow applicants to better identify what the position duties are. This change will not affect applications already submitted. This will not affect the overall intent of the process.

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SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE
Do you wish to better your odds at being considered? Then use the Screening Questionnaire wisely, by demonstrating how you meet the Education and Experience Criteria listed under “Essential Qualifications” and “Asset Qualifications” (other qualifications). Use concrete examples by using the STAR technique, describing:
• The situation;
• The tasks you were required to achieve;
• The actions you took; and
• The results of your actions.

ATTENTION: should your examples not be concrete enough or should they contain insufficient details, unfortunately, your application will be rejected. We will not contact you to obtain further information.

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 to illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so will result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Determining, designing and developing data collection strategies, techniques and methods used in the intelligence process by researching, evaluating, interpreting, and analyzing information to identify criminal trends and patterns and to develop tactical, operational and strategic intelligence products.

Identifying and/or illustrating associations, criminal trends, patterns, series and behaviours and locating intelligence gaps to influence and guide in setting operational priorities, resource allocation and direction to the investigation team leaders and management and contribute to the implementation of crime
reduction strategies.

Providing expert advice on complex criminal investigations, assessing intelligence and providing tactical, operational and strategic analysis for judicial purposes, including providing expert witness testimony in court.

Establishing a network of internal and external contacts for identifying criminal trends, exchanging information and criminal intelligence.

Communicating analytical findings and participating in presentations as an expert criminal intelligence resource and attending, conducting and organizing conferences and training courses.

Work environment

The RCMP is seeking highly motivated and experienced Intelligence Analysts to specialize in Cybercrime and other investigations. You will be part of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team with a mandate to identify, analyze, investigate, and disrupt criminal activity.

For Cybercrime positions, your significant operational role will enhance Canada’s cyber security and safeguard its citizens and vital systems. You will create actionable intelligence products on emerging cyber threat events, situations, and actors in support of Federal Policing investigations at the national and international level.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one EC-05 / ESS-05 position (English Essential) in Milton, Ontario this fiscal year. A pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions in various locations listed above.

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization* in economics, sociology or statistics.

* Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
E1. Significant* and recent** experience in intelligence analysis (in at least one of the following: crime, tactical, operational, strategic) including researching, collecting, evaluating and analyzing information to provide recommendations for decision makers.
E2. Significant* and recent** experience in developing or applying analytical techniques or qualitative/quantitative methodology to advance a file or project (defined as tactical/investigative, operational or strategic intelligence).
E3. Recent** experience in preparing and presenting briefing material for decision-makers to advance a file or project (defined as tactical/investigative, operational or strategic intelligence).
E4. Significant** experience establishing and maintaining partnerships*** with at least two of the following: domestic or international law enforcement or intelligence agencies; government agency/departments; academic communities; private sector.

* “Significant” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of between three and five years.
** “Recent” is defined as experience gained within the last five years.
*** Partnerships refer to outside of the applicant’s existing agency or department.

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of the Intelligence process and the Intelligence Analyst’s role and functions.
K2: Knowledge of applicable legislation, policy and procedures in a criminal intelligence or national security environment.
K3: Knowledge of national security threats or criminal environments.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
A1: Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively and proficiently in writing.
A3: Analytical and logical thinking skills.
A4: Ability to identify and solve problems.
A5: Ability to successfully learn/adapt to new technologies and changing environments.
A6: Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2: Working effectively with others
PS3: Thinking things through
PS4: Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

- Possess and maintain a valid driver's licence or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's licence
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically/internationally to attend training/work away from home, as necessary
- Willingness and ability to work overtime as and when required and on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.
- Willingness and ability to testify in court.
- Willingness and ability to participate in the Intelligence Analyst Understudy Training Program.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (various profiles)

Information on language requirements

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

LANGUAGE
Fluency in a language other than English and/or French

EDUCATION

AED1: University level courses or degree in Computer Science, Information Security or Computer Engineering
AED2: College level diploma in Computer Science, Information Security or Computer Engineering
AED3: Industry certifications Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification - Cyber Security Certification (GIAC – GPEN), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), or GIAC Security Expert (GSE)

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience developing plans that use effective tools and methodologies to research and collect open source information (OSINT)
AEX2: Experience exploiting deep web to gather information, threat methods and actors, to enhance understanding and analytical products

KNOWLEDGE
AK1: Knowledge of cybersecurity issues, including threat actors, current/historical campaigns, as well as adversary tactics, techniques and procedures.
AK2: Knowledge of core security technologies such as security information and event monitoring systems (SIEM), firewalls, network and host intrusion prevention and detection systems, proxies, vulnerability scanners, and anti-virus solutions
AK3: Knowledge of network security such as Internet architecture/protocols, malware, packet structure and network vulnerabilities (network security skills), scripting language (Python, shell, etc)

Conditions of employment

-RCMP Top Secret clearance

- Possess and maintain a valid driver's licence or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's licence
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically/internationally to attend training/work away from home, as necessary
- Willingness and ability to work overtime as and when required and on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.
- Willingness and ability to testify in court.
- Willingness and ability to participate in the Intelligence Analyst Understudy Training Program.

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

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates from within the federal public service, please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE SENT. WE WILL ONLY CONTACT THOSE CANDIDATES SCREENED INTO THE PROCESS.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location.

Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be on travel status or on government business.

A written exam will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

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.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca/

Proof of your Canadian Citizenship will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. The original of one of the following documents must be provided for verification:
Provincial or territorial birth certificate
Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947)
Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb.
14, 1977)
Certificates of Retention
Citizenship certificates
** Passports are NOT acceptable

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.

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.