Court Information Security Officer(CISO), Manager

Role Responsibilities

If you recognize the importance of integrity and security in Information Technology as it supports business operations, this newly created position will be of interest to you.  As the Court Information Security Officer (CISO) you are accountable to Court Technology Services department, and you will assume a leadership role in the establishment, protection, maintenance, and security of Court systems.  Ultimately you and your technical security team will contribute to the protection of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Court information and assets.
 

The Alberta Courts Information Technology systems are administered by Court Technology Services and their domain includes users from both the Judicial and Administrative branches of the Department of Justice. Many systems have shared users. As the CISO, you recognize the different governance frameworks in place for the three Courts and will advance the respective policies of the Courts and the Alberta Government by ensuring compliance with the Canadian Judicial Council Judicial Blueprint and Government policies. Alternatively, systems constraints direct that many technical policies will apply to all users and your understanding of the branches of the Courts and their roles will assist you in negotiating and effectively working with multiple stakeholders, for the best outcome. Your effectiveness in this role will be enhanced through your knowledge in M365-E5 security, firewall technology, security practices, Wi-Fi/LAN/WAN internet -working technology and a vast array of intrusion prevention systems.
 

You work collaboratively with Court’s security resource, the Judicial Information Technology Security Officer (JITSO) and members of the department and ministry to develop and advance secure digital and non-digital information assets across multiple Courts and judicial units. Your superior interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills will allow you to liaise with executive and the judiciary as you develop and implement policies and practices and proactively advise executive and the JITSO of risks and opportunities that may arise in relation to the implementation of policies. You will also guide the actions for Court users and contractors in the secure use of Court and government information.
 

In your role as CISO you will audit activities and manage security incidents by leading investigations and reporting issues that have potential to negatively impact judicial business operation. You will work collaboratively with the JITSO to implement appropriate physical and technical security measures. 
 

Your leadership skills will come to the fore as you educate diverse stakeholders and users on the applicable judicial information policies and will interpret IT security policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard sensitive information through the Court process.

Qualifications

Required:

• University degree in a related field such as Business or information Technology supplemented by a minimum of four years’ related experience is required.
• Current information technology security certification from a recognized security institution is mandatory.
• Knowledge of all areas of the court system, statues, policies and procedures is considered an asset.

 
Assets & Preference:

• Supervisory experience will consider as an asset. 
• Experience working in a judicial or business environment would be an asset.
• Expertise and in depth understanding of Network Services (LAN and WAN networks, Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Server OS’s (Linux, Windows, Cisco)
• Working knowledge of information security incident prevention, detection, and response
• Knowledge of Directory Services. Cloud technologies, Microsoft M365 Exchange, Intune, AWS, Cacti, Nagios, IDM 4, Commvault 8+, Cisco IOS, Fortinet, Wireshark, Network penetration testing/MITRE, Nmap
• Knowledge of forensic examination hardware and software, digital forensic procedures (evidence acquisition and handling), requirements for documenting forensic investigation findings, preparing STRA’s and other risk assessments
• ITIL v3 Foundation, Cisco CCNA. 
   

NOTE: The ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders is a key element of this position. As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to compete a written exercise.

Equivalency Considered:

• One year of experience for one year of education OR
• One year of education for one year of experience.
   

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Notes

Hours of Work:
7.25 hours / 36.25 hours a week.
 

Term of Employment:
This is a full-time permanent position located in Edmonton or Calgary.
 

Note: As a pre-screening short listed candidates will be asked to compete a written exercise. Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• 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
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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
•  Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs