Technological Crime Analyst

Update: *** AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE ***

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site.

To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

**IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW**

You are required to complete screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience and any asset education and asset experience if applicable. Your response must include HOW (concrete examples), WHEN (dates) and WHERE (location of work) you meet the essential criteria required. Your resume will only be used as second source to validate the experience listed in the answers. Comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

It is your responsibility to provide complete and appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

A proof of education will be required to validate the education.

Intent of the process

The intent of the selection process is to staff two (2) indeterminate English Essential positions with a Top Secret security clearance. These positions are located at 155 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa, ON.

A pool of qualified candidates could be established and could also be used to staff similar positions of varying tenures, of varying linguistic profiles within the RCMP in the National Capital Region.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment prior to May 21, 2020 (deeming date), the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Furthermore, CM staffing transactions resulting from this process will be administered in accordance with the Onboarding Transition Phase until deeming day.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Completion of a University Degree in Computer Science or an Information Technology Degree in networking
OR
Successful completion of 2 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

Degree equivalency

Experience in installing, configuring and maintaining IT software products such as security and server software as well as open source and ethical hacking tools

Experience writing software tools in high level programing/scripting languages such as: Python, Powershell, and Linux Shell

Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows or Linux services on virtualized or physical infrastructures

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

Experience with legal authorizations such as Transmission Data Recorder (TDR) warrants, General Warrants or Part VI authorizations

Network security/penetration testing related certification(s) such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE) and Security Essentials Certification (GIAC-GSEC)

Knowledge of configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals

Experience administering, configuring and troubleshooting at least 3 out of the following 5 technologies: routers, managed switches, VPNs, firewalls and proxies

Experience installing, configuring and maintaining Linux servers, both virtual and physical using only the command line

Experience in offensive security techniques such as penetration testing, malware analysis and web exploits

Experience in object oriented languages such as Java or C++

Experience analysing / adjusting to different source codes in different languages

Experience in web development and identifying vulnerabilities in Web applications

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

English essential
Various language requirements and/or profiles
Bilingual - imperative (Minimum BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the Technical Operations mission and vision
Knowledge of communication protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS and how to analyse them using protocol analysers such as Wireshark
Knowledge of IT security best practices related to network and server security and application security
Knowledge of virtualization products such as Oracle Virtualbox, VMWare Player, VMWare vSphere or Citrix XenServer

Ability to communicate effectively orally and to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and recommend appropriate solutions
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Discretion
Initiative
Client Service Oriented
Planning and organizing
Effective interpersonal skills

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

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
Willingness and ability to testify in court

Conditions of employment

Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally on short notice
RCMP Top Secret Clearance (SOIA/Indoctrination)
Candidates selected for appointment will have to obtain and maintain an RCMP Security Clearance. This process requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of criminal activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet all 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.

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

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your education outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information : http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

Our means of communication with applicants are 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.

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.