ICT Security, Senior Analyst, ICT Security Team Lead

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

*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***
All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Work environment

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is looking for talented and skilled individuals to join our dynamic team. We offer a diverse, inclusive, respectful and healthy work environment that offers flexible work arrangements to ensure work-life balance. If you value teamwork, challenging assignments and are innovative, collaborative and value high quality service to clients, we want to hear from you!

Our team is located at 73 Leikin Drive in Ottawa, Ontario (Barrhaven), in a modern building with plenty of free parking, convenient access to bus routes immediately outside of the building, free use of a gym, a Tim Hortons and a cafeteria onsite.

Working remotely is the current preferred working arrangement in light of the challenges presented by COVID-19.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 6 positions on an indeterminate basis, with various language requirements (Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual Non-Imperative BBB/BBB and English essential) and a RCMP Top Secret security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 developing and maintaining documentation and presentations.
► *Recent experience chairing, facilitating or coordinating client meetings.
► *Recent experience in conducting technical research and analysis of cyber threats and IT security incidents.
► *Recent experience in contributing to the development and management of at least four (4) of the following:
-Policies
-Standards
-Procedures
-Processes
-Risk management techniques
-Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) artifacts

*Recent experience – Experience acquired during the last two (2) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
► *Recent experience supervising a team

*Recent experience – Experience acquired during the last two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual non-imperative BBB/BBB
English essential

Information on language requirements

► Knowledge of best practices and trends in the IT industry and of their applicability to the Government of Canada.
► Knowledge of insider and cyber threat security measures and technologies.
► Knowledge of Cloud Security
► Knowledge of Canadian Government IT Security related standards and policies
► Knowledge of project management principles.

► Ability to analyze information and provide solutions to diverse problems.
► Ability to work under pressure.
► Ability to communicate in writing.
► Ability to communicate orally.

► Initiative
► Judgment
► Dependability
► Effective interpersonal skills

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - RCMP

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

► Possess a valid driver’s license.
► Willing and able to travel nationally or internationally, including to isolated areas.

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 exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Please note that some criteria, such as the personal suitability factors and the ability to communicate effectively, may be assessed throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application.

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

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 degree 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

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.

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

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.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.