Information Security Officer 3 (Security Architect, Application and Product Security)

Overview

Job Information

Job Title : Information Security Officer 3 (Security Architect, Application and Product Security)

Job Requisition ID : 78954

Ministry : Technology and Innovation

Location : Remote across Alberta

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : February 17, 2026

Classifications : Systems Analyst Level 3

Salary range : $3,756.86 - $4,976.09 / Biweekly ($98,054 - $129,875 / yearly)

Every member of Technology and Innovation strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on!

To learn more about us, please visit our ministry’s web page : Alberta Technology and Innovation and Cybersecurity in Alberta.

Join us!

Role Responsibilities

We’re expanding our Cybersecurity Services team and hiring multiple Security Architects within our Application and Product Security group.

Do you have a curious mind and a broad set of technical skills to back it up? Do you enjoy figuring out “what happened and who dun it” to determine capabilities to protect applications and services from experiencing similar incidents? Do you thrive on improving systems, services, and processes to be more secure, effective, and efficient? Can you keep the larger picture in mind while digging into the weeds? Do you enjoy working with teams of dedicated professionals to reduce the occurrence of significant security issues and strengthen the security posture of an enterprise environment?

If so, this position may be for you!

As an Information Security Officer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the Government of Alberta’s digital services, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of key systems and data. You will work closely with client departments to strengthen and evolve security architecture and capabilities, embedding security seamlessly within a modern DevSecOps framework.

In this role, you will help uphold the Government of Alberta’s Information Security Management Directives (ISMDs) and related cybersecurity policy instruments, with a focus on application and product security. Your contributions will directly support the secure and reliable operation of the province’s computing environment and digital services. Additionally, you may lead or support the design and implementation of security controls including cybersecurity technologies, processes, policies, and awareness initiatives to continuously enhance Alberta’s cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities

• Development, maintenance, advocacy, and compliance for security architecture and DevSecOps framework and policy instruments such as directives, frameworks, policies, standards, and guidelines.

Security architecture subject matter expertise in one or more of the following domains :

Role Responsibilities continued

The Security Architect (Information Security Officer 3) is a senior-level role where you’ll lead security initiatives, projects, or teams while applying deep, expert-level knowledge of security architecture. This position plays a hands-on leadership role, driving impactful information security outcomes across the organization.

To Be Successful In This Position, You Will Demonstrate

AI-First Mindset

The role is designed with an AI-first approach to help you work smarter, not harder. You will leverage AI tools to :

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. Some competencies include :

Qualifications

Required :

Minimum of 4 years of related experience in :

Equivalencies

Assets

Notes : Minimum recruitment standards apply. See the Alberta Public Service minimum recruitment standards for details.

Notes

We offer more than just a job. Generous vacation entitlement, work-life balance, benefits, pension plan, and a Total Rewards package aligned with the Systems Analyst 3 classification. Some resources and links are provided in the original posting for reference.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. Applicants should apply online. See the government of Alberta job application resources for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. If you have credentials from outside Canada, consider IQAS evaluation or a Canadian credential evaluator.

Closing Statement : This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact Michelle Elliott at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.

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