Infrastructure Security Analyst & Infrastructure Security Engineer - Post-Secondary Recruitment

Reference number: GSS16J-016794-000379

Selection process number: 16-GSS-ON-EA-CITS-176947



Fredericton (New Brunswick), Moncton (New Brunswick), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Saint-Hubert (Québec)

CS-01 - ($53,611 to $69,088), EN-ENG-02 - ($63,028 to $72,050)

Employment Tenure: Indeterminate (permanent) and determinate (temporary)

$53,611 to $72,050 Shared Services CanadaFredericton (New Brunswick), Moncton (New Brunswick), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Saint-Hubert (Québec)CS-01 - ($53,611 to $69,088), EN-ENG-02 - ($63,028 to $72,050)Employment Tenure: Indeterminate (permanent) and determinate (temporary)$53,611 to $72,050 For further information on the organization, please visit Shared Services Canada For more information on the Post-Secondary Recruitment (PSR) Program, including testing, click here Closing date: 13 October 2016 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Important messages

Stream 1: Infrastructure Security Analyst, IT Infrastructure (CS-01)



Stream 2: Infrastructure Security Engineer, IT Infrastructure (EN-ENG-02)

Duties

Both Engineering and Information Technology (IT) graduates will begin with common training and will branch out into specialized disciplines depending on the recruit's ability and interest. Shared Services Canada (SSC) offers a full range of specializations as it is one of the largest IT organization in North America.

Work environment

The Government of Canada created SSC in 2011 to modernize how the government manages its IT infrastructure. SSC has brought together people, IT resources and assets to improve the efficiency, reliability and security of the government's IT infrastructure, increase productivity across departments and agencies, and support the vision of a 21st century public service, as articulated in Blueprint 2020 (http://www.clerk.gc.ca/eng/feature.asp?pageId=350).



Cyber and Information Technology Security Branch (CITS) is responsible for the development of plans, designs and operations of Cyber and IT security services for GoC IT infrastructure and for GoC Secret Infrastructure (GCSI) within SSC's mandate. The branch will develop business cases for design-ready Cyber and IT security and secret infrastructure services, and will develop and continuously improve Cyber and IT security architecture for the implementation, procurement and delivery of enterprise services based upon a framework founded on the fundamental functions of Prevention, Detection, Response, Recovery and Security Management. The branch fosters strategic relationships with central agencies and SSC's partners to develop policies, standards, technology guidance and ongoing oversight for cyber and IT security service management and operations.

Intent of the process

For each stream, a pool of qualified candidates will be established and used to staff multiple positions within Shared Services Canada. The pool may also be used for positions with different tenures and linguistic profiles.



Positions to be filled: 30

Information you must provide

Your résumé.



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. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

EDUCATION:



Stream 1 - Graduation with a college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, obtained by June 30, 2017, in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related IT field.



Stream 2 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, obtained by June 30, 2017 in Computer or Electrical Engineering.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES (applies to both streams):



Experience in IT Infrastructure Operations with a focus on IT networking or cyber security services or IT solution design.



OR



Completion of practical IT assignment(s) with a focus on Cyber security.



NOTE: Experience can be demonstrated through working in an IT related activity such as volunteer work, student employment and/or scholastic activity or achievement. Candidates are therefore encouraged to indicate on their résumé, activities and/or experiences related to their field that they feel may be pertinent to the types of employment they are seeking. This also applies to work within a Federal or Provincial institution/department.

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

Various language requirements

English Essential

French Essential

English or French Essential

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE (applies to both streams):



K1 - Knowledge of network and infrastructure IT security practices and controls.



K2 - Knowledge of all security components of typical IT networks and associated systems.

KEY COMPETENCIES (applies to both streams):



C1 - Initiative



C2 - Teamwork



C3 - Values and Ethics

ABILITIES & SKILLS (applies to both streams):





A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.



A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.



A3 - Ability to collaborate.

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

EDUCATION:



Stream 1 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, obtained by June 30, 2017, in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related IT field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:



STREAM 1:



Infrastructure/Platforms:

· Experience in Router Configuration Management

· Experience in Firewall Configuration Management

· Experience with Malware prevention practices

· Experience with infrastructure virtualization

· Experience in Server Configuration Management (Windows, UNIX, LINUX)

· Experience with Thin Client technology.

· Experience in end user support including LAN Admin.



Service Management Processes:

· Experience in IT Help desk support services

· Experience in gathering information from end-users to determine the nature of problems and resolve them.

· Experience in IT asset management



Testing/System Integration:

· Experience in testing of hardware elements and infrastructure integration practices



STREAM 2:



Business Analysis:

· Experience in the development of technical requirements to meet business or client needs.



IT Security - Information and Infrastructure/Application Protection:

· Experience in the application of IT security principles to infrastructure and infrastructure architecture.

· Experience in IT security issues pertaining to cloud computing



Testing/System Integration:

· Experience in testing of hardware elements and infrastructure integration practices

KNOWLEDGE (applies to both streams):



K1 - Knowledge of Government of Canada IT Security policies, standards and guidance publications.



K2 - Knowledge of Shared Services Canada mandate.



K3 - Knowledge of IT security systems design and implementation.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:



Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:



Ability and willingness to work weekends and shift work.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - or Secret security clearance (depending on the position being staffed)

Requirement to work overtime.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information