Closing Date: Reference number:RF-16347About CSE 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.Join CSE for an opportunity like no other at the heart of Canada’s national security and intelligence community. Work in a team that contributes on meaningful projects which have a significant impact on Canada’s security posture (including Cyber Security and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)) and ensuring the safety of Canadians.ResponsibilitiesFind solutions to interesting and complex technical problems.Collaborate with others and contribute to a supportive team environment.Build reliable and creative solutions to meet clients’ unique needs and fulfill CSE’s mandate.QualificationsEntry‑level, intermediate, or experienced software developers.Passion for continuous learning and expanding current knowledge.EducationA professional certification, college diploma or university degree in a field related to the position, such as Software Engineering Technician, Computer System Technology, Computer Science, Engineering (e.g. Computer, Software, Electrical), Mathematics.A secondary school diploma and relevant experience in a related field.Education must be recognized in Canada and proof of credentials must be provided. Students graduating within the next twelve months are eligible to apply.ExperienceProgramming experience in one or more of the following: Designing, Developing, Testing, Deploying, Maintaining, or Improving.Experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C, C++, Python, or modern web languages and frameworks.School projects can be considered as relevant experience for recent graduates.Technical, Behavioural and Leadership CompetenciesApplication DevelopmentKnowledge of Information Technology (IT)Cognitive thinking skillsWorking in a teamChange and innovationKnowledge of the Software Development ProcessCyber SecurityData Storage DesignData Administration and ManagementInfrastructure/PlatformsKnowledge of Object‑Oriented ProgrammingKnowledge of the Quality Assurance ProcessKnowledge of Software Reverse EngineeringProject ManagementSystem IntegrationTelecommunications (Data and Voice) NetworksWeb Design and DevelopmentGeospatial Systems TechnologyAsset (Nice‑to‑have)Experience in the field of Cyber SecurityExperience working with Cloud TechnologiesExperience working with Modern Software Development ArchitecturesExperience working in DevOpsExperience working with DatabasesArea of selection Open to Canadian citizens.Location The majority of our jobs are in Ottawa, Ontario. CSE has two accessible facilities. Flexible work arrangements, including telework for a portion of the work week, may be possible.Conditions of employment A valid Enhanced Top Secret security clearance is a condition of employment that must be met before an offer can be made.Operational requirements Overtime and standby duty may be required.Employment Equity To address CSE’s current representation gaps, priority may be given to persons who self‑declare as belonging to one or more designated employment equity groups: women; Indigenous peoples, including First Nations who are status, or registered and non‑status, or non‑registered, Inuit and Métis; persons with disabilities, including people with a mental health condition and neurodivergent people; and persons from racial or ethnic groups.All measures to accommodate reasonable needs during the assessment process are available to all candidates and will be addressed confidentially.Please note the Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.#J-18808-Ljbffr