Job Information
Job Title: Information Security Officer 3
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: January 2, 2026
Classifications: Systems Analyst Level 3
Salary Range: $3,756.86 to $4,976.09 bi-weekly ($98,054 - $129,875 per year)
Every member of Technology and Innovation strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans through providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on!
To learn more about us, please visit our ministry’s webpage at https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation and the Cybersecurity in Alberta webpage at https://www.alberta.ca/cybersecurity-in-alberta
The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great. Join us!
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:
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:
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:
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
Required:
Equivalencies:
Assets:
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.
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:
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for information on how to create a candidate profile and for additional resources on applying for a job with the Government of Alberta. You may also visit https://www.alberta.ca/recruitment-principles for more Government of Alberta recruitment related information.
Current employees should access their Career tile in 1GX to submit their application, in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) (https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott, TAS Administrator, at Michelle.Elliott@gov.ab.ca.
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Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.