System Administrator / Desktop Administrator (Various Levels)

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading department of the Canadian government is seeking multiple System Administrators to support IT operations in Ottawa. Candidates should possess relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience, and be ready to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. This is a dynamic opportunity for individuals passionate about technology and public service, contributing to the security of Canada's infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting IT infrastructure.
• Top Secret security clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support and user assistance.
• Configure and support storage systems and database systems.
• Maintain security standards for systems and users.

Skills

Knowledge of IT

Cognitive thinking skills

Interactive communication

Working in a team

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

VMWare

Docker

Ansible

Job description

Reference number: CSE25J-181515-000004
Selection process number: CSESysAdminJune2025

Communications Security Establishment Canada
Ottawa(Ontario)
UNI-06(MA), UNI-07(MA), UNI-08(MA), UNI-09(MA)
$90,909 to $139,841

For further information on the organization, please visit Communications Security Establishment Canada

Link to the application pageSystem Administrator / Desktop Administrator (Various Levels)

Closing date:14 July 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:Open to Canadian citizens.

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Positions to be filled:10

Information you must provide

A covering letter

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

You must have either one of the following:
- A post-secondary education in a field related to the position, such as (but not limited to) Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Computer Engineering Technology
- An acceptable combination of education, training or relevant experience (as listed below).

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.

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

Streams 1, 2 and 3

Infrastructures and Platforms
Knowledge of IT

Stream 2 only

IT User Support / Help Desk

Behavioural competencies

Cognitive thinking skills
Interactive communication
Working in a team

Leadership competencies

Achieving results
Change and innovation

Assets

Assets are “nice-to-have” expertise and skills we’re interested in. You will not be eliminated if you do not meet or possess these qualifications. However, if you do have them, they may be used to identify which team you could best complement.

Please demonstrate on your application if you meet or possess the asset experience listed below.
Asset experience

Experience working with and/or supporting Cloud infrastructure and virtualization technologies (such as VMWare, OpenStack or Hyper-V).
Experience with IT Automation and Orchestration (such as Docker, Kubernetes, scripting, Puppet and/or Ansible).
Experience networking in a data center environment including, IP networking, cabling, switch, and firewall configuration.
Experience configuring and supporting storage systems.
Experience writing and maintaining scripts in Bash or Python or Powershell.
Experience with Unified Communication (VTC, VoIP, SIP etc.).
Experience administering Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
Experience configuring and supporting database systems (such as Oracle or PostgreSQL).
Experience working with system monitoring tools (such as Nagios or OpenNMS).

Asset competencies

The following asset technical, behavioural and leadership competencies will be assessed at a later date. You do not need to include information about them in your application.
Asset technical competencies

IT Service Management Processes
System Integration
Telecommunications (Data and Voice) Networks
Project Management
Knowledge of IM/IT Architecture

Asset behavioural competencies

Service

Asset leadership competencies

Collaboration
Integrity, respect and awareness
Strategy and vision

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Top Secret security clearance - A valid Enhanced Reliability Status (ERS) or an Enhanced Top Secret (ETS) security clearance is a condition of employment that must be met before an offer can be made.

More information about our hiring and security processes can be found on our website.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.