Information Security Officer 3 (Cybersecurity Awareness)

Role Responsibilities

Ready to shape Alberta’s cybersecurity future?

The Government of Alberta (GoA) is seeking a strategic Information Security Officer 3 (ISO3) to lead high-impact cybersecurity awareness initiatives, protect critical government information, and foster collaboration across public and private partners through CyberAlberta.

If you’re driven to inspire behavioral change and strengthen the province’s cyber resilience, this is your chance to make a lasting impact!

As an Information Security Officer 3 (ISO3), reporting to the Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Delivery, you will manage and execute comprehensive cybersecurity awareness programs for both the GoA’s Cybersecurity Program and CyberAlberta. You will play a pivotal role in cultivating a strong security culture among employees, contractors, third parties, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with leadership expectations and measurable improvements in cybersecurity awareness and behavior.

The ISO3 is the senior working-level position and may lead a team, major initiative, or project related to information security.

Responsibilities:
Some of your responsibilities in this position will include provision of Information Security Services such as: 

• Advisory and Planning services.
• Security Awareness.
• Track Effectiveness of Cybersecurity Awareness Program.
• Stakeholder Engagement and outreach.
• Leadership:
  • Mentor and coach junior staff.
  • May act as a service team leader and supervisor for direct reports on the service team.
  • May manage and coordinate projects or sets of activities.
    
    

To be successful in this position, 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.

AI-First Mindset

This role is 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.
  
  

Be part of a team safeguarding Alberta’s digital future.

In this role, you’ll shape cybersecurity culture, drive informed decisions, and strengthen the province’s resilience. If you’re a strategic, collaborative leader and a cybersecurity champion ready to make a real impact, apply today!

Please click on this link to view the job description for this 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 include:

• 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:

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in IT leadership/supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of information security principles and best practices.
• Experience in Information Technology Security or related role with an emphasis in Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Security Risk Management, and Social Engineering.
• Security certification such as CISSP, SANS, CEH, or equivalent.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work under pressure to meet short timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders and technical domains.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in conveying information to diverse audiences, including technical and executive stakeholders.
  Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to automate insights, personalize engagement, and improve processes.
• Hands-on experience using cybersecurity tools and technologies to support information security functions.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI and producing graphical representations of data.
• Experience with presentation software (Powerpoint) and creating infographics.
• Experience with AI-powered cybersecurity tools and techniques.
  
  

Equivalencies:

• A related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of six (6) years related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of seven (7) years related experience.
  
  

Assets:

• Experience conducting research using open sources.
• Knowledge of network protocols and how adversaries utilize them to facilitate intrusions.
• Functional in one or more programming language (e.g., Python).
• Expertise in effectively communicating technical information to diverse audiences – both technical and non-technical – in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience translating complex information into clear, high-quality briefings for executive management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerBI and the Azure suite of products, including Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
  
  
  

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 position
Hours of Work: 36.25hrs/ week – Monday to Friday
Location: Remote across Alberta

This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

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

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

Final candidates will be required to undergo enhanced 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.

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.

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.
• Cybersecurity in Alberta - https://www.alberta.ca/cybersecurity-in-alberta
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.