Cyber Operator

Canadian Armed Forces; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Non-Commissioned Member | Full Time, Part Time

As a member of the military, Cyber Operators conduct defensive cyber operations, and when required and where feasible, active cyber operations. They liaise and work collaboratively with other government departments and agencies, as well as with Canada’s allies to enhance the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) ability to provide a secure cyber environment. They monitor CAF communication networks to detect and respond to unauthorized network access attempts and provide cyber support to meet the operational requirements of the Navy, Army, Air Force, and joint enablers.

A Cyber Operator has the following responsibilities:

• Collect, process and analyze network data
• Conduct defensive and active cyber operations
• Apply security and communications knowledge in the field of information technology
• Use and maintain classified and unclassified records and publications

Work environment

Cyber Operators work with extremely sensitive information in a high-security environment, within restricted-access facilities. Cyber Operators are required to work shift work throughout their careers; however, they have frequent opportunities for employment in positions that work regular business hours. Cyber Operators serve in the sea, land or air environment, and on deployed operations around the world. They can also be employed in exchange positions as part of the personnel exchange program with United States armed forces or other allied nations.

The minimum required education to apply for this position is a Secondary high school graduation diploma, Secondary 5 in Quebec, or equivalency including:

• Gr 12 Applied Math or Math 526 / SN 5/TS 5 in Quebec, or,
• Gr 12, or Secondary 5 with Computer Studies, Computer Science or Programming