IT Security Advisor

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Duties

The IT Security Advisor will provide specialized advice and recommendations to clients on IT security program issues, policies, guidelines and standards and regarding the development of related secure electronic service delivery processes and tools for internal and external clients and stakeholders.

Work environment

FCAC has it’s own classification system (RE and REX). This position is classified at the RE-05 which is equivalent to an CS-03.

FCAC is a separate agency that offers the same pension and benefits plans as the core federal public service. In addition, you will benefit from a minimum of four (4) weeks of vacation leave per year, earn a competitive salary, and be eligible for an annual performance pay.

We are a passionate, enthusiastic and innovative team committed to protecting consumers by supervising federally regulated financial entities and by strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians. With a team of more than 150 employees and plans to grow, we strive to give you opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We are located in downtown Ottawa.

If you are motivated, strategic and creative and want to join a dynamic team, FCAC is definitely for you!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff an indeterminate position.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

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

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.

Degree equivalency

Recent* experience in conducting IT security analysis, research AND preparing reports;

Recent* experience in conducting Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A);

Experience in contributing to the development of an IT Security Program, including security awareness, development AND implementation of policy instruments (e.g., policies, directives, standards), development of technical documentation, processes AND procedures; and

Experience in providing recommendations on IT security to management.

*Recent experience is defined as an experience that was attained within the last three (3) years.

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

IT Security certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISK)

Experience working in a multi-platform environment (e.g., Linux, Windows);

Experience in developing AND maintaining PowerShell scripts;

Experience with enterprise grade cloud solution implementation;

Experience working with IT security technologies such as virtual private networks, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems or anti-virus;

Experience in mobile IT devices security; and

Experience supporting remote offices.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of trends in the IT field and their security impact.

Knowledge of security measures and technologies (e.g., firewall, virtual private networks, intrusion detection systems)

Knowledge of Canadian Centre for Cyber Security IT Security Guidance (ITSG-33) IT Security Risk Management: A Lifecycle Approach and IT.

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Thinking things through

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

Willingness and ability to work overtime, sometimes with short notice.

Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

Secret security 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

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. There are some benefits associated with applying on-line: Applicants can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and résumé) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application. Applicants can modify their application/résumé at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

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

Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process such as: reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc. The screening questions will be used for the assessment of essential experiences and we will not refer to the résumé for additional information. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate and concrete examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email and/or PSRS. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.