Overview Job Summary Work Term: Summer 2027 (May - August) The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is seeking to hire students who are looking for a work term opportunity from May 2027 to August 2027. CSIS is committed to building a workforce that represents Canadians by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This will be achieved by increasing employment equity group representation (including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and women) at all levels within the organization through hiring and talent management practices. Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please notify us during the recruitment process, as we will ensure that appropriate accommodations are made (eg. specialized equipment, changes to the physical workspace) to provide employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. We strongly encourage individuals who belong to one or more of the employment equity groups to self-identify when applying. CSIS Offices in Canada are located on various ancestral and traditional lands. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge all Indigenous People across Canada and their connection to these lands. CSIS is looking for students who thrive on tackling diverse challenges in a unique environment and who want to join one of our highest performing teams with the potential for meaningful impact on our mission to keep Canadians safe against national security threats. CSIS offers opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in science and technology, with the possibility to return for multiple placements within the directorate. Students will be paired with experienced employees who will provide feedback during the work term to broaden knowledge and determine career specialization.'''' Placement Structure The system will allow you to select only one location of work. If you wish to be considered for multiple locations, please indicate the additional locations in your cover letter. Our program is designed to identify and develop potential full-time employees. Special consideration may be given to those with proficiency in both official languages of Canada. Science and Technologies offers a wide variety of specializations; you can apply to one or multiple areas of interest within the branch for student job opportunities. Placement Will Provide Opportunities In The Following Areas Hands on work experience with projects; Teamwork and individual contributions; Exposure to knowledgeable and passionate subject matter experts; Collaborative work environments; Improve time and project management skills; Diverse work force. Summary of functions Students can cultivate their skills and gain valuable experience in the following fields: Stream 1 - Database Administration Install, configure, monitor and support databases, performing database backups, restores/refreshes; Advise/assist developers in database design and queries best practices. Stream 2 - Embedded Systems Programming/Hardware Work with analog and digital electronic circuits and troubleshooting hardware/software/firmware within embedded systems; Assist with testing and evaluation of systems to ensure they meet their functional and operational requirements; Analyze test results and track issues resolution to ensure that systems can be deployed operationally with high confidence; Gain experience with microcontroller architecture (Raspberry Pi, Arduino), embedded PC hardware or VME based single board computers, and ARM architectures. Stream 3 - IT Infrastructure Support Provide operational infrastructure services that enable the collection of intelligence for CSIS investigations; Create and sustain a centralized operational environment that offers high performance and high-speed networks through development of a core set of services that are cost-effective, scalable and adaptive; Maintain, support and administer elements in an Enterprise environment such as: Linux/Windows servers, virtualization technologies (VMware, OpenStack); storage technologies (Storage Area Network, Network Attached Storage, backups/restores); identity and access management (LDAP, Active Directory); web infrastructure; Desktop software and hardware (Operating system, firmware, group policies and SSCM). Stream 4 - IT/Network Security Research latest security practices and validate operational tools, making recommendations for improvements to standard practices; Apply network security best practices involving commercial hardware and software; Develop and maintain SOC, software tools and scripts for system security audits; Assess/provide/use/validate secure network infrastructure for technical solutions; Test vulnerability of products or software, perform proof of concepts, refine requirements and conduct research; Perform vulnerability assessments, provide reports and recommendations; Install, configure and support security related products; Conduct in-depth security assessments including SOS, Security Reviews, TRA and C&A or SA&A; Obtain solid foundation of Government of Canada IT Security standards; Learn how to work in a Security Operations Center environment; Familiarize with Wireless Intruder Detection Systems (WIDS) and their role in IT Security; Participate in forensic acquisition and analysis of various equipment using modern tools and techniques. Stream 5 - Networking/Network Engineering/Telecommunications Develop tools for the delivery and processing of telecommunications data; Test and maintain mobile devices using networking protocols and software development tools; Analyze and configure LAN/WAN communications networks and appliances; Maintain and administer LAN/WAN including switches, firewalls, routers, etc.; Installation and cabling of IT hardware and desktop PCs. Stream 6 - Software Development Use programming languages such as Java, C#, Javascript, Python, C/C++ and Go; Perform development and integration of software systems using Pega BPM rules engine; Build tools, APIs, native or web-based frontends; Interact with end users and provide recommendations; Participate in designing, programming, testing, documenting and optimizing solutions; Learn best practices through mentorship and code review; Support or modernize legacy applications. Stream 7 - Specialized Intelligence Collection Systems Validate the functionality of technical solutions to ensure they will be effective in an operational environment; Provide/use/validate secure network infrastructure for technical solutions; Investigate, troubleshoot and determine remedial action to issues reported by clients; Configure and deploy various solutions involving networking equipment, computers, software applications and tools. Stream 8 - Support Technicians Hardware repairs / setup (computer, printer, mouse, keyboard, etc.); Application Support (Troubleshoot / Resolve software issues, Assist with software installations and updates); Passwords Resets; Samsung Cell Phone Troubleshooting / Install; Network/ Connectivity Issues; Video Conference Support; File Transfers or Restoration (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); Telephone and Fax Support; General IT Questions / Support. Stream 9 - Quality Assurance and Testing Ensure data quality and data assurance in a processing system for collection, organization, filtering, triaging, and reporting of data types, collected using various techniques on a big data system in a complex distributed mission critical system; Assist with testing and evaluation of systems to ensure they meet user requirements; Coordinate with development and operational teams to identify valuable tests and write/develop new test cases and participate in continuous improvement testing; Analyze test results and track issues until resolution; Use tools and systems that directly support collection, processing, storage, handling and safeguarding data. Stream 10 Strategic Planning and Reporting Support in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives; Contribute to establishing and tracking key measures to monitor progress towards strategic objectives; Participate in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to inform strategic decisions; Support in developing reports and communicating progress and results to stakeholders, including senior management, executives, and external partners; Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including team members, program managers, and partners. Stream 11 - Cloud Platform Development and Security Support in developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives; Contribute to establishing and tracking key measures to track progress towards strategic objectives; Participate in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to inform strategic decisions; Support in developing reports and communicating progress and results to stakeholders, including senior management, executives, and external partners; Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including team members, program managers, and partners. Stream 12 - Collaboration Support Work under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager from the Portfolio Management Office, who will mentor and support in learning the fundamentals of project coordination and technology solution delivery, providing hands-on experience and exposure to the project management lifecycle Assist in basic project administration tasks, such as updating project schedules, tracking progress, and maintaining project documentation; Learn the fundamentals of project risk management and assist in identifying potential issues; Help maintain project records, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes. Stream 13 Technology Project Management Work under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager from the Portfolio Management Office, who will mentor and support in learning the fundamentals of project coordination and technology solution delivery, providing hands-on experience and exposure to the project management lifecycle Assist in basic project administration tasks, such as updating project schedules, tracking progress, and maintaining project documentation; Learn the fundamentals of project risk management and assist in identifying potential issues; Help maintain project records, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes. Stream 14 - IT Security/IT Risk Management Plan, research, and conduct comprehensive security assessments, including security categorizations, threat and risk assessments, and certification and accreditation activities to ensure the security of systems and services; Evaluate and assess security requirements for systems and services, and develop expertise in security risk assessment methodologies and best practices to inform security decision-making; Develop a deep understanding of the cyber security threat landscape, including government standards and requirements, and gain hands-on experience working in a Security Operations Center environment, utilizing tools such as Wireless Intruder Detection Systems (WIDS) to support IT security operations; Participate in security operations, risk management, and compliance activities, including forensic analysis and stakeholder collaboration; Assist in developing and maintaining security-related documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, and communicating security updates and standards to stakeholders in order to improve the organizations security posture. Stream 15 - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Development Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MLflow; Apply data science techniques such as data ingestion, data quality checking, data preprocessing, feature engineering, data transformation, data splitting, and model evaluation; Perform file format analysis, metadata and content extraction using tools such as Apache Tika; Use IDEs and Notebooks such as VS Code and Jupyter for the development of data science and machine learning applications; Work with NVIDIA hardware and technologies such as Triton and AI Enterprise to configure and deploy training and inferencing infrastructure; Participate in designing, testing, and optimizing AI/ML models and systems; Explore and apply AI/ML technologies and techniques such as natural language processing, computer vision, Large Language Models, facial recognition, and neural optical character recognition; Fine-tune pre-trained models. Education Registered full-time in one of the following academic paths at the time of placement: College Diploma student in their 3rd year; Undergraduate degree student in their 3rd year or higher; Graduate-level student (Masters or Ph.D.) Must be in a field of study relevant to the functions of the position; such as, but not limited to: Computer Science Computer and Electrical Engineering Engineering in technical areas Mechanical Engineering Network Security Information Technology Telecommunications Software Engineering Informatics Applicants must be registered as a full-time, post-secondary student in an accredited academic institution recognized in Canada during their work term. Experience & Assets Experience may have been acquired through formal and informal settings (e.g. school, volunteer work experience or projects). Assets Stream 6 - Software Development Develop on mobile platforms (iOS / Android) with one or more mobile applications focused programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Objective C, Swift); Develop Web application components such as frontend or backend Desktop application development; Linux environments and Bash scripting (Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Fedora, etc.) Encryption technologies (SSL, RSA, AES, etc.); Use programming language such as, but not limited to: Java/Kotlin, C#, Javascript/Typescript, Python, C/C++ and Go; Processus dintgration continus et dploiement continu (CI/CD), technologies de conteneurs et orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). Salary Salary Range College or undergraduate: Annual Rate: $46,548-$66,035; Hourly Rate: $23.79-$33.75 Graduate: Annual Rate: $53,220-$67,151; Hourly Rate: $27.20-$34.32 Other Security Requirements Candidates must be eligible to receive an Enhanced Top Secret security clearance. The process involves a security interview, a polygraph, and a background investigation that includes credit and financial verifications. The use of illegal drugs is a criminal offense. Drug use is an important factor considered in your reliability and suitability assessment during the selection process. Therefore it is important not to use any illegal drugs from the time you submit your application. Notes Important: Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet each Education and Experience criteria. Failure to do so will result in being screened out. CSIS is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). CSIS has its own classification, compensation system, and a different staffing regime. We use a different staffing process and terminology. CSIS is committed to building a workforce that truly represents Canadians by cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We encourage those in employment equity groups to self-identify when applying. Should you require accommodation, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. The information will be kept confidential. CSIS Offices acknowledge Indigenous lands across Canada. Personal information in your application is protected under the Privacy Act and will be held in Personal Information Bank SIS/P-PU-025. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr
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