Information Security Officer 1

Role Responsibilities

The Government of Alberta (GoA) is expanding its cybersecurity force and is actively recruiting talented professionals to join our newly established Log Management Team. We’re seeking strategic and forward thinking Information Security Officers (ISOs) at the ISO1 level.  
Multiple permanent positions are available within the Log Management Team in the Cybersecurity Division.

As an Information Security Officer, you are tasked with protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Government of Alberta's (GoA) information assets. You are responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, detecting, investigating, researching, and responding to vulnerabilities, threats and incidents impacting the security of information assets. 

Log Management Team
These positions, working with the Detection and Response team, protect Government of Alberta's information assets by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing logs for SIEM ingestion to support detection, investigation, and compliance. They ensure proper logging, retention, and protection, while enabling event correlation, anomaly detection, incident response, troubleshooting, audit readiness, and actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

Some of the responsibilities of these positions include, but are not limited to:

•    Collect, monitor, and analyze system, application, and security logs for SIEM ingestion.
•    Provide security advice, communicate cyber threats, and participate in projects as an SME.
•    Identify security requirements and develop strategies and solutions to address them.
•    Identify, assess, and treat vulnerabilities, threats, and risks; document in the IT Security Risk Register; and perform related research as requested.

To be successful in these positions, you will demonstrate: 
•    Ability to lead and remain calm in times of crisis.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills for executive briefings and technical discussions.
•    Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and secure alignment across multiple stakeholders.
•    A sense of curiosity to investigate root cause and identify options and a recommendation.
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex environments.

Role Responsibilities Continued

AI-First Mindset

These roles are designed with an AI-first approach to help you work smarter, not harder. You will leverage AI tools to:

• Automate insights and personalize stakeholder engagement.
• Create tailored, high-impact materials using AI-assisted content generation.
• Develop and track KPIs using AI to surface trends and predict outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing AI to address complex problems and automate analysis of extensive datasets.

If you’re passionate about safeguarding Alberta’s digital landscape and ready to contribute to high impact, mission critical work, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference!

Please click on this link to view the job description for the ISO1 position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Some of the competencies critical for this position are:

•    Systems Thinking: You will consider the whole system when developing, evaluating and implementing process and technology change. 

•    Creative Problem Solving: You will assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions. 

•    Agility: You will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment. 

•    Develop self and others: A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

•    Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

•    Build Collaborative Environments: Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

•    Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required: 
•    Two (2) year diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field. 

Equivalencies: 

•    A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and one year of related experience.
(An industry-recognized certification from a credible source, such as ISC2, may be used in place of the 1-year certificate).

Assets:
•    A recognized security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GPEN or equivalent), or active progress toward certification.
•    Experience utilizing AI-enabled cybersecurity tools and techniques.
•    Experience in information systems security, IT infrastructure planning, and/or IT architecture.
•    Experience delivering information security services, supported by knowledge of cybersecurity tools, including:

•    Threat and risk identification, assessment, treatment, and management.
•    Incident monitoring, detection, and response.
•    Digital forensic investigations.
•    Information security awareness and training initiatives.
•    IMT disaster recovery planning and support.

(Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.  Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent full-time positions.
Hours of Work: 36.25hrs/ week – Monday to Friday
Location: Remote across Alberta

These position are eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

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, at the same or lower classification level.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Additional Information:
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time, or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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 have 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.
•    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