Information Security Officer 3

Role Responsibilities

Do you possess a strong sense of curiosity and a diverse range of technical competencies? Are you motivated by uncovering root causes, reducing risk exposure, and leading strategic initiatives? Can you keep the larger picture in mind while digging into the weeds? Do you enjoy working with teams of dedicated professionals to resolve complex security issues - whether in IT environments or Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial/Enterprise IoT ecosystems? If so, this position may be for you!

As an Information Security Officer 3 (ISO3), you will play a critical role in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Government of Alberta’s information, IT, OT, and IoT assets.

We are hiring for a specialized role, OT/IoT Security & Monitoring – Focused on securing operational technology environments, industrial control systems, and IoT platforms.

This role supports the GoA’s Information Security Management Directives (ISMD) and contributes to the safe operation of computing and operational technology environments.


Responsibilities:

Some of your responsibilities in this position will include but are not limited to:

• Identify, assess, monitor, and respond to vulnerabilities, threats, and incidents impacting OT systems (PLCs, HMIs, DCS, SCADA) and IoT platforms.
• Provide security advice across OT, IoT, and IT domains, bridging operations and cybersecurity.
• Participate in projects as an OT/IoT security SME, focusing on architecture, segmentation, and secure device onboarding.
• Perform vulnerability and threat assessments for industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, etc.) and IoT ecosystems.
• Design and integrate AI-powered monitoring tools for OT networks and IoT platforms, onboarding telemetry to SIEM.
• Document risks in the IT Security Risk Register with OT/IoT context and mitigations.

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.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex IT and OT environments.

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:

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 4 years of related experience in OT/IoT experience including the ICS/SCADA environments, industrial networking, protocol analysis, passive monitoring tools, IoT device onboarding, SIEM/log integration, and IEC 62443 familiarity.

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:

• Security certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent) or working toward certification is expected.
• Experience with AI-powered cybersecurity tools and techniques.

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

For more information, please refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 36.25 hrs/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.

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 hr 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 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
• 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