Community:

Iqaluit

Reference number:

14-507347

Type of employment:

Indeterminate

Union Status:

This position is included in the Nunavut Employees Union

Salary:

$113,764 to $129,128 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance:

$16,008 per year

Subsidized staff housing available

Closing Date:

Friday, October 7, 2022 - 11:59pm

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2021. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Manager, Solutions Delivery, the Security Analyst will contribute to the establishment of a corporate wide security management programs and solutions to ensure government information and its assets are protected. The Security Analyst will be responsible for developing and assisting in the distribution of Government of Nunavut security policies and guidelines. The Security Analyst will remain informed on trends and issues within the security industry, including current and emerging technologies. The Security Analyst will be responsible for the design, architecture, testing, optimization and administration of security hardware and software solutions within the solution delivery network environment.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized diploma in computer sciences, information technology or related engineering program. Seven (7) years of recent experience in a large (over 2000 users’ network) complex enterprise wide networks with diverse solutions from multiple vendors. Five (5) years of progressive experience in physical and virtual desktop hardware, operating systems, software and applications support in a medium to large enterprise or Government network environment is also required. Hands-on experience with devices such as switches and routers is required. Current vendor certifications such as GIAC (security essentials and leadership certifications), ISACA, SCCP, CISSP, ISSAP, MCSE Security is also required. Proven experience in project and contract administration within an enterprise level IM/IT environment is an asset.

This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in Inuktitut would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to gnhr@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce, therefore priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Contact:

Department of Human Resources (Iqaluit)

Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000, Station 430 Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Phone: 867-975-6222
Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993
Fax: 867-975-6220
Email: gnhr@gov.nu.ca
www.gov.nu.ca/public-jobs

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