The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is Canada's agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber operations and cyber security. Learn more about our mission , and what it means to work in a security and intelligence field . 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. Our positions exist in very dynamic and unique operational environments and provides direct support to CSE missions. We are a unique technical organization with hundreds of subject matter experts across IT domains.

We have guilds of expertise who collaborate in agency, government, and international initiatives to find the right solution to complex problems. Individuals selected will assist with the engineering, configuration, and support of a variety of hardware and software. Our team relies heavily on virtualization to support our operations.

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. Linux and/or Windows, data storage & protection services, scripting, and networking.

The intent of this selection process is to staff various entry-level, intermediate and senior positions across different activity areas of CSE. As a systems administrator, you will work to support critical infrastructure with unique challenges using the latest technologies. As a desktop administrator, you will support various endpoint solutions (mobility, local, VDI)



and engage in critical projects with unique challenges using the latest technologies.

CSE is looking for various specialists in multiple IT domains (for example, but not limited to: storage, monitoring, Citrix, AV/VTC, telephony, VMWare). 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. Open to Canadian citizens.

CSE has two accessible facilities . Adaptable work arrangements, including telework for a portion of the work week, may be possible. A valid Enhanced Top Secret security clearance is a condition of employment that must be met before an offer can be made.

A 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). Students graduating within the next twelve months are eligible to apply.

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 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. English essential means that the position is unilingual English. Bilingual means that knowledge of both official languages (English and French) is required for the position.





Imperative means that you must possess the knowledge of both official languages before a job offer can be made. ~ BBB) represent the proficiency level you must demonstrate in each of the language skills (reading, writing and oral interaction) for the bilingual position. For bilingual positions, second language evaluations will be offered to candidates who don't have valid language test results issued by the Government of Canada. The following technical, behavioural and leadership competencies will be assessed at a later date.

Knowledge of IT IT User Support / Help Desk Assets Assets are "nice-to-have" expertise and skills we're interested in. You will not be eliminated if you do not meet or possess these qualifications. Please demonstrate on your application if you meet or possess the asset experience listed below.

Experience working with and/or supporting Cloud infrastructure and virtualization technologies (such as VMWare, OpenStack or Hyper-V).

Experience with IT Automation and Orchestration (such as Docker, Kubernetes, scripting, Puppet and/or Ansible).

Experience networking in a data center environment including, IP networking, cabling, switch, and firewall configuration.

Experience configuring and supporting storage systems.

Experience writing and maintaining scripts in Bash or Python or Powershell.

Experience administering Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

Experience configuring and supporting database systems (such as Oracle or PostgreSQL).

Experience working with system monitoring tools (such as Nagios or OpenNMS). The following asset technical, behavioural and leadership competencies will be assessed at a later date. IT Service Management Processes Telecommunications (Data and Voice) Networks Project Management Knowledge of IM/IT Architecture Asset behavioural competencies ~ Service Asset leadership competencies Overtime and standby duty may be required.

Please note the Employment Equity Act , which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

📌 IT System Administrator (Fully Remote) (Canada)
🏢 Cse Cst
📍 Canada