Information Security Officer 2Government of Alberta • Village of Alberta Beach, AB, CA

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Information Security Officer 2

Government of Alberta • Village of Alberta Beach, AB, CA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Permanent

Job description

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Job Information

Job Title : Information Security Officer 2
Job Requisition ID : 77974
Ministry : Technology and Innovation
Location : Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time : Full Time
Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week
Permanent / Temporary : Ongoing
Scope : Open Competition
Closing Date : January 2, 2026
Classification : Systems Analyst Level 2
Salary : $3,115.21 - $4,277.30 biweekly ($81,306 - $111,637 per year)

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for protecting critical information assets and supporting cybersecurity initiatives across IT and OT environments? Are you motivated by solving complex problems, mentoring others, and contributing to a safer digital ecosystem for Albertans? If so, this position may be for you!

Supporting Information Security Programs

Mentor and coach junior staff to foster professional growth and build security expertise.

Coordinate assigned projects and activities to achieve security objectives across IT and OT environments.

Assist in delivering the GoA Information Security Program, providing subject matter expertise and operational support.

Advise stakeholders on security matters to support risk-informed decisions.

Participate in developing and implementing security policies and controls under senior guidance.

Responding To Security Incidents

Monitor and manage incident tickets for IT and OT environments using AI-driven tools.

Participate in incident response efforts, contributing to containment, investigation, and remediation.

Provide updates and assist in preparing incident reports for transparency and accountability.

Driving Exposure Management And Zero Trust Implementation

Assess cybersecurity risks across IT and OT assets using AI-powered tools.

Detect and address vulnerabilities using management tools and threat intelligence.

Support campaigns to improve cybersecurity posture and track KPIs.

Assist in implementing Zero Trust principles and report exposure trends to management.

Programming And Data Analytics

Experience in a variety of programming languages, such as Python or JavaScript.

Experience in a variety of data analytics tools and languages, such as Microsoft Fabric and KQL.

To Be Successful In This Position, You Will Demonstrate

Ability to work under minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences.

Creative problem-solving skills and agility in responding to emerging threats.

Strong collaboration and influencing skills to gain buy-in across stakeholders.

AI-First Mindset

As part of your role, you will leverage AI tools to :

Automate threat detection and risk assessment.

Enhance incident response and forensic investigations.

Support predictive analytics for exposure management and vulnerability prioritization.

APS Competencies

Agility : Proactively incorporates change into processes.

Drive for Results : Maximizing resources to achieve results aligned with organizational goals.

Develop self and others : Lifelong learning and investing in development.

Build Collaborative Environments : Collaborates across functional areas, reduces conflict, and facilitates communication.

Develop Networks : Leveraging relationships to build input and perspective.

Systems Thinking : Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to achieve goals.

Creative Problem Solving : Engages community and resources to address issues and find improvements.

Qualifications

A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

Minimum of two (2) years of combined experience in information systems security, IT infrastructure planning, and / or IT architecture.

Equivalencies

A related two-year diploma from a recognized postsecondary institution and a minimum of four (4) years related experience, or

A related one-year certificate from a recognized postsecondary institution and minimum of five (5) years related experience.

Assets

Security certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent) or working toward certification.

Experience with AI-powered cybersecurity tools and techniques.

Notes

Term of Employment : Permanent full-time position.

Hours of Work : 36.25hrs per week – Monday to Friday.

Location : Remote across Alberta (must reside in Alberta).

A written assessment may be required as part of the interview process.

Final candidates will be required to undergo enhanced security screening.

Depending on the project, on-call rotation and overtime may be required.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competency examples.

In your resume, please include dates (months & years) for all education and work experience and indicate if experience is casual, part-time, or full-time.

Any costs for required documents / checks and travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

Additional Information

Working for the Alberta Public Service – https : / / www.alberta.ca / advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx

Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https : / / www.pspp.ca

Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https : / / www.alberta.ca / alberta-public-service-benefits

Professional learning and development – https : / / www.alberta.ca / professional-development-support-directive

Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https : / / researchapscareers.alberta.ca

Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https : / / www.alberta.ca / job-application-resources#before for more information. Please also review the Recruitment Principles for additional guidance.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca .

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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