Team Lead IT Security Operations

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Assessment accommodation

Court Administration Services (CAS) is committed to creating a modern and innovative platform and technology to meet the changing needs of our Courts and CAS.

Being responsible for building up this new capacity with the endorsement of the CIO, the Manager, Automation Services will be responsible for creating a program dedicated to both low code / no code and automation services centres of expertise for all of CAS and the Courts to meet the high demand of creating an electronic judicial presence.

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.

Intent of the process

A pool of pre-qualified or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenure, various bilingual linguistic profiles and security requirements within the Courts Administration Service.

Candidates may be evaluated further, for specific opportunities, on qualifications (including conditions of employment and operational requirements) that are deemed necessary, whether or not these qualifications have been listed on the job advertisement.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 from a program in computer systems technology, computer systems technician, computer science, information technology, information management, or other relevant specialty program.

Degree equivalency

Recent* experience in providing IM/IT advice and guidance to management.

Recent* experience supervising a team.

Recent* and significant** experience managing security services such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Security. Information and Event Management (SIEM), Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, or other related Cyber/IT security services.

Experience working in IT security.

*Recent is defined as being performed and acquired within the last year.
**Significant is defined as being performed for a period of at least 2 years as part of your regular duties.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Cyber Security:
Knowledge of effective and efficient management of information as it relates to cyber security.

Collaboration / Teamwork:
Build relationships with traditional & non-traditional partners & stakeholders to develop solutions that reflect the interests of the organization.

Decision Making & Judgment:
Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.

Initiative:
Recognizes situations that demonstrate opportunity to act independently take charge and move forward.

Accountability / Autonomy:
Effectively plan, organize and manage their time and activities to deliver high quality and efficient performance.

Cognitive Thinking Skills:
Responding to challenges with innovative solutions, products, or services by questioning conventional means, using intuition, experimentation & fresh perspectives; understanding, analyzing, synthesizing, and relating complex information and abstract variables.

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

Successful completion of one or more occupational certifications in the field of Information Security.
Pertinent certification include:
- Completion of CSE IT Security courses or in possession of CSE IT Security certifications;
- SANS / GIAC certifications;
- Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP);
- Any other professional certification held with good standing that is relevant to this position.

Experience working with Government of Canada classified systems.

Experience in developing security key performance indicators and reporting dashboards.

Experience with Cloud Security.

Experience with IT vulnerability management including performing vulnerability assessments and providing advice and guidance regarding vulnerability remediation.

Experience leading IT Security investigations.

Experience with Check Point products.

Experience drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical documents, instruction manuals, policies or documents pertaining to Cybersecurity.

Courts Administration Service is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce of Canadian society it represents. As a result, selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We encourage members of these designated groups to self-identify.

*Telework depends on the requirements of the position to be staffed.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and further to public health guidelines, preventative measures are being taken to ensure health and safety during the recruitment process.

Due to current circumstances, all assessment may be done virtually.

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.

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and/or asset qualifications on the statement of merit criteria. In order to do so, the candidate must provide the information as part of their answer to the pertinent screening question, using concrete examples in the provided area. The assessment board cannot and will not make any assumptions about your experience. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the questionnaire how you meet the education and experience, both essential and/or asset, where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application.

A variety of tools and assessment methods may be used, which may include, but is not limited to written tests, interviews and reference checks. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to inform the assessment of the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria. Any information that you provide throughout this process, including email correspondence, may also form part of the assessment.

Asset qualification(s) may be applied in this selection process.

Written communication may be assessed via the job application.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education credentials in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify your e- mails regularly. Applicants shall ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.