Security Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address, and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. You must clearly demonstrate in your screening questions how you meet the education and/or experience (essential and asset).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

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

Intent of the process

At this time, there are eight (8) indeterminate vacancies in Ottawa, Ontario.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions in Ottawa within National Defence.

Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in or relocate to Ottawa.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
EDU1. 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.
2. It is a 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 via 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.

* An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience is defined as a minimum of a High School diploma plus a minimum of 5 years of Information Management (IM)/Information Technology (IT) experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1. Recent* & significant** experience in providing IM/IT support and also qualify in at least one of the following:

EX2. Recent* experience in Information System Security by either:
• providing advice and guidance relating to IT Security to end users;
• investigating and reporting IT security incidents; or
• gathering IT security requirements and providing recommendations.
OR
EX3. Recent* experience in at least one of the following IT fields:
• performing IT Security investigations or forensic analysis;
• providing IT technical assistance such as data/password recovery;
• hardware / software vulnerability assessment.
OR
EX4. Recent* experience with the IT life cycle process from planning, implementation, maintenance and/or decommissioning of classified systems.
OR
EX5. Recent* experience working with physical security systems – Close Circuit Television (CCTV), Access Control and/or Intrusion Alarms.
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RECENT* experience is defined as having performed these duties for one (1) year in the last three (3) years.
SIGNIFICANT** refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which were primarily the candidate's responsibility over a three (3) year period cumulatively.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential;
French Essential;
Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Depending on the position being staffed ONE OR MORE of the following knowledge will be evaluated:
KN1. Knowledge of security concepts and legislation as it pertains to the handling and security of information.
KN2. Knowledge of IT investigations and vulnerability assessment tools, techniques and practices.
KN3. Knowledge of Networking, desktop and various Operating Systems.
KN4. Knowledge of physical security systems – Close Circuit Television, Access Control and Intrusion Alarms.

ABILITIES:
AB1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB3. Ability to remain objective and constructive in difficult situations.
AB4. Ability to analyze information and provide solutions to diverse problems.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1. Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Dependability
PS4. Judgement

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

EDUCATION:
AEDU1: Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1. Experience in the field of Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) or Certification and Accreditation (C&A).
AEX2. Experience conducting Threat and Risk Assessment (TRA) on IM/IT infrastructure.
AEX3. Experience in the monitoring and analysis of system and device logs for the detection and prevention of attacks and security breaches.
AEX4. Experience conducting the duties of an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) including either:
• investigating security breaches, incidents and preparing reports;
• providing IT security awareness briefings or training.
AEX5. Recent* and significant** experience working within the field of Emissions Security (EMSEC).
AEX6. Experience in planning and/or implementing of IT systems projects.

KNOWLEDGE:
Depending on the position being staffed ONE OR MORE of the following knowledge will be evaluated:
AKN1. Knowledge of the processes associated to the Security Assessment and Authorization and Threat Risk Assessment as per ISTG-33.
AKN2. Knowledge of the policies and standards related to EMSEC.
AKN3. Knowledge of Project Management best practices.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on the position being staffed ONE OR MORE of the following may be required:
1) Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
2) Willingness and ability to travel, as required.
3) Candidates must be willing and able to work at various sites within the NCR.
4) Candidates possess a valid driver license and maintain the license during the duration of employment.
5) Willingness and ability to be on call and provide standby support, as required.

VARIOUS OTHER OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS COULD BE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, Visible Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities.

Conditions of employment

Various Security clearance:
-- Security : SECRET or TOP SECRET

Candidates must have the ability to meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

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.