Duties
Key Activities: Supervises work teams and leads project teams in the planning, design, development, implementation, integration, maintenance, and support of IT security solutions and services for clients. Provides specialized technical advice and guidance to management, colleagues and clients on the design, development, integration, testing, implementation and maintenance of IT security solutions and tools. Conducts cost-benefit analyses, prepares reports and develops documentation for IT security solutions. Recommends and implements improvements to work processes, standards, procedures and services.Leads the investigation of IT security incidents/violations and implementation of corrective actions. Provides advice and guidance in the development and delivery of risk mitigation strategies.Represents the team in meetings with managers, clients, technical staff and suppliers in order to obtain agreement on requirements for services or the resolution of technical issues.Leads projects and provides advisory services and functional leadership to project teams composed of technical staff and contractors, on complex technological issues affecting the development, testing, implementation, integration or maintenance of IT security solutions and services; and manages funds allocated to projects.Supervises and provides leadership to analysts and technicians, and ensures their ongoing professional development.

Intent of the process
📌 The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Dartmouth, NS. Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are able to relocate or commute to the advertised location of work. A pool of qualified candidates inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM); may be established through this process to staff identical or similar IT‐03/SP-ICT-03 positions on a temporary or permanent full‐time basis. Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
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.
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Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - In accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s Directive on Security Screening (effective January 6, 2025), Canadian citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment.

Operational Requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to climb ladders and to work at a height.
Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces
Willingness and ability to occasionally work on a construction site.
Willingness and ability to work extended overtime hours sometimes on short notice.
Willing and able to travel for work and/or training purposes, using various modes of transportation

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

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.

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EXPERIENCE E1. Experience working within two or more of the following cybersecurity domains:
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics
• Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing
• Endpoint & Network Security Monitoring
• Cloud & Platform Security
• Application Security
• Data Loss Prevention & Insider Risk
• Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting
• Identity & Access Management
• Supply Chain & Third Party Cyber Risk
• Governance, Risk, Compliance & SA&A
• Cyber Security EngineeringE2. Experience in conducting technical research or analysis of cyber threats or IT security incidents.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of best practices and trends in the IT industry and of their applicability to the Government of Canada.
Knowledge of insider and cyber threat security measures or technologies.
Knowledge of Cloud Security.
Knowledge of Canadian Government IT Security related standards and policies.

COMPETENCIES
C1. Thinking Things Through
C2. Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
C3. Working Effectively with Others
C4. Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
C5. Client Service Orientation

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to develop and deliver training sessions or presentations.
Ability to analyze information and provide solutions to diverse problems.
Ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1. Dependability
PS2. Discretion

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET QUALIFICATIONSEXPERIENCE AE1. Recent* experience in contributing to the development or management of at least two of the following:
• Policies
• Standards
• Procedures
• Processes
• Risk management techniques
• Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) artifactsAE2. Experience in performing at least two of the following supervisory tasks:
• Coaching others to improve performance or behavior over a period
• Establishing performance expectations and completing annual performance reviews
• Delegating work duties and responsibilities
• Identifying and resolving workplace problems (such as tardiness, absenteeism, etc.)
• Managing employee leave requests
• Mediating and resolving disputes among employees*Recent experience – Experience acquired during the last two (2) years.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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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.

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