Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for protecting critical information assets and supporting cybersecurity initiatives across IT and OT environments? Are you motivated by solving complex problems, mentoring others, and contributing to a safer digital ecosystem for Albertans? If so, this position may be for you!

As an Information Security Officer 2 (ISO2), you will play a key role in safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Government of Alberta’s information and operational technology assets. Using AI-driven tools, you will identify, assess, monitor, detect, investigate, and respond to threats and incidents impacting IT and OT systems, while supporting the GoA’s Information Security Management Directives (ISMD) and contributing to CyberAlberta collaboration.

This position is the full working level of the classification and may involve mentoring junior staff, coordinating projects, and implementing security controls under the guidance of senior cybersecurity professionals.

Responsibilities:

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

Supporting Information Security Programs:

• Mentor and coach junior staff to foster professional growth and build security expertise.
• Coordinate assigned projects and activities to achieve security objectives across IT and OT environments.
• Assist in delivering the GoA Information Security Program, providing subject matter expertise and operational support.
• Advise stakeholders on security matters to support risk-informed decisions.
• Participate in developing and implementing security policies and controls under senior guidance.

Responding to Security Incidents:

• Monitor and manage incident tickets for IT and OT environments using AI-driven tools.
• Participate in incident response efforts, contributing to containment, investigation, and remediation.
• Provide updates and assist in preparing incident reports for transparency and accountability.

Driving Exposure Management and Zero Trust Implementation:

• Assess cybersecurity risks across IT and OT assets using AI-powered tools.
• Detect and address vulnerabilities using management tools and threat intelligence.
• Support campaigns to improve cybersecurity posture and track KPIs.
• Assist in implementing Zero Trust principles and report exposure trends to management.

Programming and Data Analytics:

• Experience in a variety of programming languages, such as Python or JavaScript.
• Experience in a variety of data analytics tools and languages, such as Microsoft Fabric and KQL.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Creative problem-solving skills and agility in responding to emerging threats.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills to gain buy-in across stakeholders.

AI-First Mindset

You will leverage AI tools to:

• Automate threat detection and risk assessment.
• Enhance incident response and forensic investigations.
• Support predictive analytics for exposure management and vulnerability prioritization.

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.

• Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities. Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions. Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work. Readily adapts plans and practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.
• Develop Networks: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective. Looks broadly to engage stakeholders. Open to perspectives towards long-term goals. Actively seeks input into change initiatives. Maintains stakeholder relationships.
• Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes. Finds ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems. Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.

Qualifications

Required:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

• Minimum of two (2) years of combined experience in information systems security, IT infrastructure planning, and/or IT architecture.

Equivalencies: 

• A Related two-year diploma from a recognized post secondary institution and a minimum of four (4) years related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate from a recognized post secondary institution and minimum of five (5) 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. 
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.

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