Job Description

The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country\'s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.

As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation\'s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.

How will you contribute?

The IT Security Analyst is accountable for providing technical expertise on the operational implementation of the Senate\'s IT security framework and for recommending changes in IT policies, processes and practices. It is accountable for contributing to the provision of technical expertise and advice in regard to IT security requirements linked to threat and risk assessments, business continuity planning (BCP) and the development of new applications, networks, and business systems. The position is responsible for assisting with proactively monitoring, identifying, analyzing and investigating, and providing mitigation strategies to block security threats in order to ensure information and IT assets are protected. It also plays a key role in building the processes, automating/customizing the technology and be instrumental in the overall organizational awareness and appreciation to enhance the Senate\'s IT Security posture.

Open to

The general public to staff one (1) permanent (full-time) position in the Information Services Directorate.

This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.

We encourage individuals from underrepresented and minority groups to apply.

Prerequisites

. A bachelor\'s degree or college diploma in Information Technology or in a related field or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. IT Security training and experience will be considered an asset;
. Experience in installation, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting security solutions;
. Experience with identity, credential and access control management and Active Directory services;
. Experience with IT security Operations that include patch management, vulnerability management, antimalware, IT security incident response;
. Experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders;
. Experience in the development and implementation of IT security policies, procedures, and standards based on Government of Canada (GC) or National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), best practices, and compliance requirements;
. Experience\xe2\x80\x8e configuring and securing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and implementing Cloud-based authentication solutions, including Multifactor Authentication;
. Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of computer science, specifically as related to IT security, technical architecture and integration, IT risk and security;
. Basic understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as it relates to IT Security, and the development, coordination, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of IT security protocols;
. Detailed technical architecture and integration expertise with major vendor solutions;
. Knowledge of emerging developments in the rapidly evolving field of information technologies across the full range of automated business solutions and IT industry standards and best practices in government and private industry;
. Ability to provide analytical and specialized advisory services, perform IT security audits and threat and risk assessments;
. Ability to provide strategic advice and recommendations on the development and review of long-term technological and operational plans;
. Ability to provide advice across the Information Services Directorate relevant to IT security dispositions, and to collaborate closely with Information Management and Application Development specialists, to ensure a seamless IT security stance is provided for all directorate\'s clients.

Asset Qualifications

One or more of the following certifications will be considered an asset:

• (CISSP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional;
• (CSE) Successful completion of any Communications Security Establishment IT Security Learning Centre Programs of Study;
• (CISM) Certified Information Security Manager;
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC); or
• (CEH) Certified Ethical Hacker.

Linguistic Requirements

English Reading Comprehension:

B

English Written Expression:

B

English Oral Proficiency:

C

French Reading Comprehension:

B

French Written Expression:

B

French Oral Proficiency:

C

Competencies

Integrity
Respect
Service
Action Management
Adaptability
Communication
Dependability
Judgment

Organizational Needs

The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation in order to be eligible for appointment.

The requirement for Senate employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment has been suspended. It is no longer necessary to disclose your vaccination status to be eligible for employment. Please note that the Senate may reinstate the requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Senate of Canada