COMSEC Operations professional (New)

Job summary

Join the Communications Security (COMSEC) Operations and Administration team for an opportunity like no other at the heart of Canada’s national security and intelligence community. Our mission is to provide cryptographic services, support, and oversight applying prescribed techniques and security guidelines. Become a part of one of our multi-functional teams and contribute to the delivery of COMSEC services to Government of Canada agencies, our international partners, and explicit members of the Canadian private sector.

As a COMSEC Operations Professional, you will be working in a unique IT services environment and contribute to the delivery of vital COMSEC services for the Government of Canada. You will be responsible for the production, support, and logistics of cryptographic materials. Other responsibilities include :

• Respond to client requests while operating specialized systems within our diverse service provision environments.
• Apply specified techniques and procedures to deliver sensitive cryptographic services to users.
• Manage specialized equipment and provide logistical support while incorporating appropriate accounting measures.
• Adhere to information management and administrative guidelines, as well as respect policy and doctrine guidelines.

Unlike the traditional IT service support realm, this opportunity offers employment in an exciting and specialized domain and is best suited for those eager to learn and develop new skillsets. You will be supported with on-the-job training and mentoring to become effective in your daily tasks.

Salary range

To find out more about our salary scale, vacation allowances and benefits (health, dental and pension plans, visit the on our website.

Area of selection

Open to Canadian citizens.

Location

Ottawa, Ontario. All jobs require full-time onsite presence at our Edward Drake Building.

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Conditions of employment

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

For more information about our hiring process, visit our on our website.

Essential qualifications

In order to be considered, your cover letter must clearly explain how you meet the following education and experience requirements.

Education

You must have either one of the following :

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.

Experience

Note : For the purposes of this selection process, “recent” is defined as experience having normally been acquired within the last five years.

Recent graduates should note that school projects can be considered as relevant experience.

Official language requirements

Competencies

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

Behavioural competencies

Leadership competencies

Assets

Assets are “nice-to-have” expertise and skills we’re interested you do have them, they may be used to identify which team you could best complement, or they may be invoked as a volume management strategy. Please demonstrate on your application if you meet or possess the asset education or asset experience listed below.

Asset experience

Operational requirements

Overtime and standby duty may be required.