Job Description

Requisition ID: 18463

Department: Finance and Corporate Services Dept.

Service: Information Technology Services

Branch: Technology Security Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP

Salary Information: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Information Technology

Application Close: 30/07/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Technology Security Branch is responsible for managing a comprehensive, corporate-wide technology security program that balances the need to protect the business with the need to run the business, and aligns with industry best practices. The Branch provides technology security expertise, ensures the identification, assessment and mitigation of technological threats, risks and vulnerabilities to the City's IT infrastructure, assets and electronic information, and oversees the resolution of any technology security incidents.
You are responsible for monitoring and reporting on corporate-wide activities that could/would impact the security of the organization's information and technology environment. You also participate in related investigations, and support IT security enhancements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year university degree or community college diploma in computer science or related field
Minimum of 5 years of information technology related experience including a minimum of 2 years information technology security experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Related Information/Technology Security certification is desirable (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, SABSA, CAP, EC-Council)

KNOWLEDGE

Basic security principles and best practices in a networking environment Security tools and solutions at both the client and enterprise levels Data security methods, access control systems, encryption and authentication tools Common network applications such as MS Exchange, Citrix, Right Fax, MS SMS tool Desktop operating systems - Microsoft Windows family Server operating systems - Microsoft Windows Server family, Solaris, Linux Mobile operating systems - Blackberry OS, Apple iOS, Google Android Internet protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, SSL, HTTPS, IPSec, SSH Enterprise wide networking concepts and related security issues Public key infrastructures including X.500+ directories, administration and maintenance Intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions Security software reporting capabilities Forensic Tools such as Encase City services and applications dependent on the network Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems Conduct diagnostic and investigative efforts Work in close partnership with other IT resources Work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality Analytical skills Write reports, documentation and procedures Work calmly and systematically under stressful situations Provide technical leadership and take initiative Liaise effectively with all levels of staff, city partners and vendors Plan for the impact of technology changes on the city Tactful and helpful with other staff Able to interact with other organizations' technical staff effectively Well organized and reliable Able to handle multiple tasks, and work independently with minimum supervision Trustworthy with privilege accounts and information Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.




We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.



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