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**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 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 not 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.
Who are we and what do we do?
The Ottawa Cybercrime Investigative Team is part of Central Region, Federal Policing. Its mandate is to investigate priority cybercrimes throughout Canada. The investigations will be primarily focused on “technology-as-target” rather than “technology-as-instrument” crimes such as mischief to data and unauthorized use of computer (hacking). Investigators are responsible for leveraging specialized skills to investigate a wide array of cybercrimes, domestically and internationally, and lead a variety of large scale cybercrime investigations.
Investigators will be trained to remain current in the latest technologies related to cybercrime investigations. Investigators will work in a team environment using the Major case management model to investigate files. Investigators will foster and promote partnerships to build capacity to successfully investigate cybercrime throughout Canada.
Through such investigations, the RCMP works to ensure that Canadians can maintain confidence in government programs and the safety of its critical infrastructure.
What will you be doing?
As a analyst within the Cybercrime Investigative Team member, you duties will include:
1. Complete research and development pertaining to various compromises affecting the cyber security in Canada;
2. Partake in the search of seized devices to locate embedded evidence to be used by the investigative team;
3. Participate in ongoing investigation in order to provide possible investigative solutions presented to the team.
Why you will love working with us:
As a member of the Cybercrime Investigative Team, the analyst will have the opportunity to be exposed and contribute to the investigation of a wide array of cybercrimes, domestically and internationally including; Mischief in relation to data, Unauthorized use of computer (hacking), Threats to vital cyber systems.
Investigators in this unit must remain current in the latest cutting-edge technologies related to computer forensics and cyber investigations, the canditate will also have opportunity to develop multiple skills and work experience in the cyber investigation including; Introduction to disclosure, Introduction to Major Case Management, Advanced Open Source Intelligence Course.
The intent of the selection process is to staff one (1) indeterminate English Essential position with a RCMP ERS Top Secret Security Clearance **SOIA/Indoctrination. The position is located at 155 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa, ON.
This selection process could also be used to staff similar positions of varying tenures, of varying linguistic profiles within the National Capital Region, RCMP.
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. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.
Should a Public Servant employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs.html.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science or information technology (in networking)
OR
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
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
English essential
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 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
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)
Experience with legal authorizations such as Transmission Data Recorder (TDR) warrants, General Warrants or Part VI authorizations
Experience in networking and/or programming as described below:
Networking:
- 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
Programming:
- 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
Knowledge of configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting computer hardware and peripherals
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
Willingness and ability to testify in court
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally on short notice
RCMP ERS Top Secret Security Clearance **SOIA/Indoctrination
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, an interview and/or reference checks may be administered.
Deployment may be considered.
Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position and may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
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.
Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.
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. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.
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.