IT Technical Advisor, Cyber Security

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!

At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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Duties

This selection process will be used to staff the three security teams: cyber security operations, security testing and security assessment.

Cyber Security operations include working on the integration of systems of defense with Government of Canada partners, developing cloud monitoring, managing and responding to events, coordinating cyber security incidents, participating to the change management of the workstation service and developing the departmental vulnerability management program. Security testing is an application security program that consists in conducting Vulnerability Assessment scans, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and targeted penetration testing. Security assessment is a risk management service that conducts the review of applications and systems safeguards in order to issue Authorizations to Operate (ATO) in accordance to a Risk-Based Cyber Security Assessment Framework.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this selection process is to staff IT-03 English Essential and/or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB positions in the National Capital Region. However, various locations may also be considered in anticipation of future needs.

A pool of partially* or fully qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions with different tenures, various linguistic profiles and/or security clearance within the Federal Public Service.

*Partially qualified simply means that the candidates will be deemed qualified except for the linguistic and security profiles which will be evaluated at a later date should the candidate be considered for an appointment.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

📖 EDUCATION 📖

- Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

❗Notes:

①. Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.

②. Indeterminate 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 standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.

③. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using 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

Degree equivalency

💼 EXPERIENCE 💼

E1-Significant* and recent** Information Technology (IT) professional experience in at least one of the following cyber / IT security areas:
- Application or system security configuration and hardening
- Application or system security testing
- Cyber security incident handling
- Cyber security event monitoring and response
- Security Assessment & Authorization

E2-Significant* and recent** experience in the development and maintenance of IT procedures or frameworks (targeted to IT professionals and containing specific IT security or cyber security related content.)

E3-Recent** experience providing IT security or cyber security guidance and recommendations to management***.

Definitions:
*Significant experience is defined as a minimum of two (2) years equivalent of full time experience.
**Recent experience is defined as the experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
***Management is defined as being at the Supervisor or Manager level.

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

Asset Qualifications

📖 CERTIFICATION 📖
Having completed professional certification(s) in IT / Cyber Security relevant to the position being staffed.

💼 EXPERIENCES 💼
AE1-Experience using vulnerability assessment software and tools.

AE2-Experience working with the security control catalogue specified by ITSG-33, NIST 800-53 or NIST CSF.

AE3-Experience in handling cyber security events and incidents.

AE4-Experience supervising a team.

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

Various language requirements
- English Essential
- Bilingual BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

📋 KNOWLEDGE 📋

- Knowledge of the five (5) core cyber security functions:
1.Identify
2.Protect
3.Detect
4.Respond
5.Recover

📋 COMPETENCIES 📋

- Client service competency – Level 1
(https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.html)
- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Promote innovation and guide change

📋 ABILITIES 📋

- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Operational requirement:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours.

Conditions of employment

Various security clearances:
Reliability Status clearance
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

📌 To apply online, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs site. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the button "Apply Online" above.
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📋 APPLICATION PROCESS - How to submit – 1st Step 📋
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❗Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described in the screening questions.

❗The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your application and screening questions.

❗ Lack of DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board may have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.
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📋 ASSESSMENT: Once your application has been retained – 2nd Step 📋
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A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates. All information collected throughout the selection process from the submission of the application until the end of the process could be used to assess the candidates.

Assessments will be conducted remotely.

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📌Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. The lack of response to communications may be interpreted as a withdrawal from this process.

📌Depending on the number of applicants and department needs, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.

📌Depending of the number of applications received, a selection of candidates based on assets may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

📌Candidates invited for further assessment will be required to provide proof of their education credentials in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials will be asked to provide proof of Canadian Equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

📌Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

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.