systems security analyst

WNCS Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 39,950,000 - 95,054,000; Full time

Job summary

WNCS Inc. in Ottawa, ON, is seeking an Information Technology Security Systems Operator to support government-grade security operations. You will review networks, apply security protocols, and configure operating systems and security tools to protect data and services.

The role emphasizes incident response, log analysis and routine hardening across Windows, Unix, Linux and Novell environments. Hybrid work is available, and candidates should be able to manage multiple priorities and work with IT

Qualifications

• Experience with network security protocols and threat analysis.
• Familiarity with security tools and log analysis.
• Ability to configure operating systems and security management.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and apply networking and security protocols.
• Configure OSes (MS, Unix, Linux, Novell) and security management.
• Configure intrusion detection systems, firewalls and content checkers; analyze reports/logs and respond to incidents.
• Develop and deliver training material relevant to the resource category.

Skills

Networking protocols

Security protocols

TCP/IP

DNS

SSH

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Virus scanners

Windows

Unix

Linux

Novell

Tools

MS Windows

Unix

Linux

Novell

Job description

Information Technology Security Systems Operator

Posted on August 09, 2026 by Employer details WNCS Inc

Job Details

Inventory for current and future bid awards. Please only apply to the position you feel you are most qualified for and indicate in your resume and cover letter your experience level. We will consider your application for other roles if your professional background matches multiple roles. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter if you already have a Government of Canada Security Clearance and at what level.

Experience levels Level 1:< 5 years of experienceLevel 2: 5-  < 10 years of experienceLevel 3: 10+ years of experience

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and/or apply:Networking Protocols (HTTP, FTP, Telnet)
• Internet security protocols (for example: SSL, S-HTTP, S-MIME, IPSec, SSH)
• TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, SMTPDirectory Standards such as X.400, X.500, and SMTPNetwork routers, multiplexers and switches
• Network hardening (for example: shell scripting, service identification)
• Wireless technology
• Technical threats to, and vulnerabilities of, networks
• Technical IT Security safeguards
• IT software and hardware security products
• Configure operating systems such as MS, Unix, Linux and Novell
• Configure IT Security management
• Configure intrusion detection systems, firewalls and content checkers, extracting and analyzing reports and logs, and responding to security incidents
• Configure/update virus scanners
• Complete tasks directly supporting the departmental IT Security and Cyber Protection Program
• Develop and deliver training material relevant to the resource category

Specialties

• Specialties could include but are not limited toSSL,S-HTTPHTTPFTPTelnetS-MIMEIPSecX.400/X.500Directory StandardsX.509Certificate Protocolstcp/IPUDPDNSSMTPSNTP

Job Location and Employment Details

• Location Ottawa , ON
• Work location Hybrid
• Salary $ 29.00 to $ 69.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source CareerBeacon #2496032
• Ottawa, ON

Advertised until

2026-09-09

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