Systems Administrator

**About the job**:
CSE is currently looking for systems administrators and desktop administrators from a diverse range of technical backgrounds who will thrive working on unique problems in an open minded and innovative environment, and who value the different perspectives of others. We are looking for people who constantly strive for better solutions to keep our country safe, who seek to learn more about the cyber challenges that impact us, and who collaborate with partners, colleagues, and teams on complex problems. You should be someone who enjoys a challenging career and who desires to learn new technologies to expand and evolve your expertise.

Your work will have a significant impact on Canada’s security posture and will contribute towards ensuring the safety of Canadians. Your role will entail technical research and development, enabling continued innovation within various IT environments. You will be responsible for effective provisioning, installation, configuration and supporting advancement of many technologies across multiple IT domains while adhering to ITIL principles.

You may work with many common enterprise services: Linux and/or Windows, data storage & protection services, scripting, and networking. You may also be exposed to cloud services, cryptography, PKI, the system development lifecycle, and automation technologies.

**Salary Range**:

- UNMA-09: $107,432 - $124,208 per year
- UNMA-08: $99,861 - $115,504 per year
- UNMA-07: $91,585 - $106,240 per year
- UNMA-06: $80,746- $93,951 per year

**Location**:
**Language Requirements**:
Various language requirements (English Essential or Bilingual BBB/BBB)

**Area of Selection**

Open to Canadian citizens.

**Required Qualifications**

**Essential Education**

You must have one of the following:

- 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).

*The educational program must be recognized in Canada and you must be able to provide proof of education credentials.

**Essential Experience**

**Experience (Streams 1 and 3)**
- Experience or training in system administration which may include but is not limited to: operating systems, software, server, storage, backups and appliance administration in a networked environment.

**Experience (Stream 2)**
- Experience or training in desktop administration which may include but is not limited to: all aspects of endpoint computing/deskside computing, operating systems and peripherals in a networked environment.

**Required Competencies**

**Technical Competencies (All Streams)**
- **Knowledge of IT**: Possesses a generalist’s knowledge of all areas in IT, including but not limited to: Software Application Development, Database Management, IT Security, IT Architecture, System Administration.
- **Infrastructure / Platforms**: Knowledge and ability to support the enterprise computing infrastructure (e.g. enterprise servers, storage devices and systems, hardware and software) in the provision, management, storage, operation, scheduling, support and maintenance of the infrastructure.

**Technical Competencies (Stream 2 only)**

**Behavioral Competencies (All Streams)**
- **Interactive Communication**:Communicating in a compelling, honest, persuasive, effective, and articulate manner, thinking about who you need to communicate with, ensuring the message is clear, understood & consistent with CSE objectives.
- **Cognitive Thinking Skills**:Responding to challenges with innovative solutions, products, or services by questioning conventional means, using intuition, experimentation & fresh perspectives; understanding, analyzing, synthesizing and relating complex information and abstract variables.
- **Working in a Team**:Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills & working cooperatively and effectively within & across organizational units to achieve common goals.

**Application Process**

You must be a Canadian citizen and be willing to comply with CSE’s own security policies and standards.

**Security Requirements**

You must have no criminal record. The screening process involves a
- security interview
- polygraph test
- psychological assessment
- background investigation covering a minimum of your last 10 years history, including credit and financial verifications.

**How to Apply**

**What to Expect**

1. The selection process can be done in the official language of your choice.

The entire selection process - tests, interviews, security investigation - may take more than one year to complete.

**Additional Details**

**Training and Development**

At CSE, we are proud to offer an inclusive and supportive working environment that encourages open minds and attitudes. As an organization that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfill your potential. With comprehensive tra