Foreign Language Intelligence Analyst

Job Summary The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is Canada’s agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber operations and cyber security. Learn more about our mission. CSE is the national signals intelligence agency for foreign intelligence and the technical authority for cyber security and information assurance. The Communications Security Establishment Act (the CSE Act) sets out the five aspects of our mandate. CSE is committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. This isn’t just an ideal, it’s crucial to our mission. Find out about our workplace culture, including our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Become part of our team and you’ll understand why CSE is the most important organization you’ve never heard of. We’re looking to hire Foreign Language Intelligence Analystsfrom diverse backgrounds to work in a dynamic and innovative operational environment. In this role, you’ll use your Russian linguistic skills and your interest in international affairs to protect Canada’s people, interests and national security from serious threats, including terrorism, organized crime, cyber attacks and espionage. As a Foreign Language Intelligence Analyst, you’ll play an essential role in the foreign intelligence and foreign cyber operations aspects of CSE’s mandate to acquire information from or through the global information infrastructure. You’ll use, analyze and disseminate the information to provide foreign intelligence, in accordance with the Government of Canada’s priorities. With your research and analytical skills, your creativity, and your ability to identify and solve problems, you’ll piece together information collected from a variety of sources. You’ll provide context to your findings based on your expertise and knowledge of international affairs. You’ll be working in a fast-paced operational environment within a multidisciplinary team. As a successful applicant, you have an eagerness to take on new challenges and learning opportunities. You’ll learn more about telecommunications technology and different analytical tools by working closely with technical experts in other parts of CSE. You’ll develop and strengthen the competencies required to support operational efforts on matters of national security by receiving training and mentoring. All of CSE’s activities are conducted in accordance with the CSE Act, which requires that our activities not be directed at Canadians anywhere in the world, or at any person in Canada. The CSE Act also requires that we protect the privacy of Canadians and persons in Canada when we conduct operations. These positions may be eligible for the Foreign Language Incentive Program (FLIP). The FLIP is an additional allowance on top of your annual salary. It is calculated as a percentage of your salary, up to a maximum of 8% depending on the language and your proficiency level. This allowance is negotiated through the collective bargaining process. To find out more about our salary scale, vacation allowances and benefits (health, dental and pension plans, etc.), visit the Compensation page on our website. Area of selection Open to Canadian citizens. Preference may be given to candidates residing in the National Capital Region (NCR). Location Ottawa, Ontario. All jobs require full-time onsite presence in one of our two accessible facilities. Conditions of employment A valid 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. Apply Online: - Foreign Language Intelligence Analyst (Russian) #J-18808-Ljbffr