Telecommunications/Network Administrators & Analysts (Various levels)

Update: To apply to any position at CSE, you must be a Canadian citizen, having lived in Canada for 10 consecutive years, and willing to work in Ottawa.

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

You must have either one of the following:
A university degree in a field related to the position, such as (but not limited to) Computer Science, Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering, Network Computing, or Network Telecommunications; or a college diploma in a field related to the position.
An acceptable combination of education (professional certification) in a field related to the position (as above), and relevant experience.

Note: The educational program must be recognized in Canada, and you must be able to provide proof of education credentials. Students graduating within the next twelve months are eligible to apply.

Degree equivalency

Experience in designing, building, implementing, testing, integrating, troubleshooting, managing, or monitoring enterprise class networks in one or more of the following:

Enterprise wired and wireless Networking including those utilizing L2/L3 protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, VXLAN, VRF, VPN, IPSEC, MACSEC
WAN/Optical technologies - DWDM, ROADM
Wired and wireless Software Defined Access Networking, network fabrics, overlay and underlay networks, virtualization technologies
Security related protocols and network access control utilizing 802.1x, endpoint profiling technologies, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS
DDI (DHCP, DNS, IP Address Management)
Enterprise Application Load balancers
Centrally managed Network Access Control (NAC)
Software Defined Data Centre Networking
Various Network security devices such as Enterprise firewalls, proxies, ACLs, VPN, and other security related protocols
Private and Public Cloud Networking – cloud networking administration and security best practices, including compute, virtual networks, firewalls, network security groups, on-prem connections, CLI and automation
Scripting/Automation – languages and tools such as Terraform, Bash, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, REST API, Git/GitHub/Bitbucket

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

Assets are “nice-to-have” expertise and skills we’re interested in. You will not be eliminated if you do not meet or possess these qualifications. However, if you do have them, they may be used to identify which team you could best complement.

Please demonstrate on your application if you meet or possess the asset education or asset experience listed:
A vendor certification such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper or COMPTIA.

Degree equivalency

Assets are “nice-to-have” expertise and skills we’re interested in. You will not be eliminated if you do not meet or possess these qualifications. However, if you do have them, they may be used to identify which team you could best complement.

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Overtime and standby duty may be required.

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements (English Essential or Bilingual)

Information on language requirements

The following technical, behavioural and leadership competencies will be assessed at a later date. You do not need to include information about them in your application.

Technical competencies:
IT User Support Help Desk
Applies his/her in-depth technical knowledge of a specific application, system or business process to support users who have questions or who are experiencing difficulties, errors, or system failures and to keep the IT environment functioning efficiently, effectively, and securely.
Knowledge of IT
Possesses a generalist’s knowledge of all areas in IT, including but not limited to: Software application development, data storage systems, IT security, IT architecture, system administration, networking, and telecommunications.
Telecommunications (Data & Voice) Networks
Knowledge and ability to implement the methods and practices governing the design, analysis, development, management and use of the hardware and software used to transfer information such as data, voice, images

Behavioural competencies:
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.
Interactive Communication
Communicating in a compelling, honest, persuasive, effective and articulate manner, thinking about who you need to communicate with, ensuring the message is clear, understood & consistent with CSE objectives.
Service
Identifies & responds to current & future client needs; provides service that meets or exceeds clients’ expectations.
Working in a Team
Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills & working cooperatively and effectively within & across organizational units to achieve common goals.

Leadership competencies:
Achieving Results
Deliver on commitments through actions that reflect personal accountability, sound judgement, decisiveness & business acumen.
Change & Innovation
Create a culture where flexibility & openness to new ideas are encouraged. Lead transformation with courage & conviction.
Collaboration
Build relationships with traditional & non-traditional partners & stakeholders to develop solutions that reflect the interests of the organization.
Integrity, Respect & Awareness
Create & promote a culture of integrity, transparency, fairness & respect. Recognize one’s own areas of personal & professional strength as well as areas for development & is committed to continuous learning to enhance self-awareness.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - A valid Enhanced Top Secret (ETS) security clearance is a condition of employment that must be met before an offer can be made.

More information about our hiring and security processes can be found on our website: https://www.cse-cst.gc.ca/en

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

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

Contact information

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