Technology Professionals – CSIS Application


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Position Summary:

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is looking for technical professionals who thrive on tackling diverse challenges in a unique environment.  Working in teams, the ideal candidate will directly contribute to operations via the timely delivery of technical solutions in support of the CSIS mandate.

You will have the opportunity to contribute and influence project deliverables that support technical operations, including the collection, processing, and analysis of data in support of CSIS’ investigations.

Successful candidates will benefit from continuous learning where your technical skills will be developed, maintained and enhanced. In addition, you will be exposed to specialized security intelligence related technologies, systems and equipment.

Once you have established yourself at CSIS, your experience can lead to unique and exciting opportunities not available in the private sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Adhering to established methodologies and ensuring compliance with policies and authorities governing conduct of operations.
  • Collaborating with partners both domestic and abroad to advance capabilities.
  • Solving complex problems and advancing investigative initiatives by integrating existing technologies; or by creating new solutions, systems, platforms and tools.
  • Assessing and/or contributing to operational plans to identify associated risks and offering alternate solutions.
  • Leveraging stakeholders and ensuring continuing cooperation.
  • Leading technical collection, evaluating and testing technical capabilities and deploying various technical equipment and solutions.
  • Training and providing guidance to new technical officers.
  • Maintaining technical knowledge and operational readiness; staying current on technical collection capabilities and best practices.
  • Providing technical advice in the planning and conducting of technical operations.
  • Developing standardized operating procedures and methodologies for the deployment of technical capabilities.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Similar Engineering and Technologist disciplines.
  • Problem Solving Skills;
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Skills/Team Work;
  • Experience with the fabrication of technical parts and equipment, in a variety of materials (the experience does not need to have been acquired through formal work experience).
  • Integrity;
  • Network security.
  • Underfill – one (1) year of related experience.
  • Electrical engineering / Electronics Technologist.
  • Telecommunications.
  • Previous industry experience in trades such as: construction, electrical, building maintenance, audio visual or electronic communications.
  • Behavioral Flexibility;
  • Computer science.
  • Communication/Collaboration;
  • Experience assembling, configuring and troubleshooting computer hardware and network infrastructure.
  • Organizational Skills/Multitasking;