Cybersecurity Consultant

Government of Canada - Central; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Canada is seeking an IT specialist to support information technology service delivery. Responsibilities include identifying client requirements, analyzing cost-benefit scenarios, and assessing security risks. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience are required. The position is on-site with no remote work options available. Comprehensive benefits including health care, parental benefits, and a pension plan are offered.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Wellness program

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in information technology (IT) service delivery.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies throughout the software development life cycle.
• Experience conducting reviews to assess quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Confer with clients to identify requirements.
• Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses.
• Assess physical and technical security risks to data.

Skills

Cloud

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Networking security

Security software

MS Office

MS Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Consulting firm

Responsibilities Tasks

• Confer with clients to identify requirements
• Document technical requirements to ensure that products, processes and solutions meet business requirements
• Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to support system implementation
• Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management and service delivery
• Assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
• Develop policies, procedures and contingency plans to minimize the effects of security breaches
• Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle
• Conduct reviews to assess quality assurance practices, software products and information systems
• Resolve conflict situations
• JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
• Usability testing

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Cloud
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• iOS
• Networking security
• Security software
• MS Office
• MS Windows

Area of work experience

• Information technology (IT) service delivery

Area of specialization

• Risk management

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Innovation
• Analytical
• Proactive

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Benefits Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Benefits Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program